Abstract: A combination hand gun holster and belt is provided. The combination comprises a holster having inner and outer side panels which assist in forming a tapering configuration for conformably receiving a hand gun. The holster has an open end for insertion and withdrawal therethrough of the gun. The belt is attached to the inner side panel of the holster and suspends the holster on one side of the waist of a person. A retaining member is provided having first and second ends. The member is attached at the first end to the outer side panel of the open end of the holster. A means is provided for detachably mounting the second end of the retaining member to the belt. Thus when the retaining member is mounted to the belt the hand gun is safely retained in the holster and cannot be withdrawn therefrom. A release means is provided which is attached to the belt for automatically detaching the retaining member from the belt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a reinforcing arrangement for strengthening the back seam and outer face of a holster for guns or like items. The reinforcing arrangement of the present invention is comprised of a reinforcing piece which is attached to the inner surface of the holster's outer wall. The reinforcing piece includes a protruding arm which extends outward from the back seam. The protruding arm is folded around the back edge of the holster's outer wall so that a portion of the arm overlaps the outer surface of the outer wall. A rivet is then used to further secure the inner and outer walls of the holster to each other. The rivet passes through a channel which is formed by a hole in the portion of the arm which overlaps the outer surface of the outer wall, a hole in the outer wall of the holster, a hole in the portion of the arm which passes between the back edges of the holster's outer and inner walls, and a hole in the holster's inner wall.

Abstract: A pistol holster has features that allow the safety strap to be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of pistols. The safety strap has an outer end secured to the outer portion of the holster body by a releasable fastener. The inner end of the safety strap is secured also by a releasable fastener. The inner fastener allows the strap to be fastened at various points along the length of the holster to vary the dimensions of the loop defined by the strap. The strap passes through a slot in the side of the holster to retain it. A flap depends from the top of the holster for protecting the inner fastener. Preferably, the inner fastener consists of strips of material that adhere to each other when pressed into contact.

Abstract: A holster which is adapted to be used with a particular type of pistol wherein the pistol has a slide which is movable with respect to the barrel and movement of the slide causes charging of the pistol. The holster includes a sheath which is adapted to be located closely about the free end of the slide of the pistol. The sheath includes a stop in the form of a protuberance which is to engage with the slide and prevent relative movement in one direction of the slide. Movement in this one direction causes the barrel to protrude from the slide resulting in the necessary motion to cause charging of the pistol.

Abstract: A plastic clamshell holster comprising an elongated strap connected to the outer sidewall, spanning the upper end of a forward slot and including an end portion having a snap element adapted to engage a snap element on the inner sidewall adjacent the slot. A flap having a manually engageable tab for moving the flap outwardly of the holster is connected to the inner sidewall, biased inwardly adjacent the slot and includes an opening permitting the snap elements to interengage when the flap is positioned between the inner sidewall and the strap end portion. An elongated brace element located between rear portions of the sidewalls includes a stop portion for engaging a rear portion of a handgun trigger guard and a muzzle lock having an end portion for extending into a handgun muzzle. The holster is supported outwardly of the wearer by a mounting bracket which defines a clearing space therebetween permitting the flap to be moved away from the inner sidewall.

Abstract: A holster includes a safety strap which extends over a firearm carried in the holster. An adjustable snap ring fastener on an inside face of the holster attaches to a fastener on the end of the safety strap for securing the safety strap over the hammer of the firearm. The adjustable snap ring fastener overlies a narrow, elongated opening in the wall of the holster, and an adjustment screw of the inside face of the holster releasably secures the snap ring fastener over the opening. The adjustment screw is fastened to a bushing on the outside face of the holster. The adjustment screw can be loosened to permit sliding movement of the snap ring fastener to a selected position on the holster. A thin metal reinforcing member fastened to the outside face of the holster has a narrow, elongated opening that registers with the elongated opening in the wall of the holster. Sliding movement of the snap ring fastener is guided by the bushing which rides in the elongated opening of the reinforcing member.

Abstract: A holster assembly for handguns and the like is disclosed, having a wide range of uses, adapted to be supported under the arm in the armpit on either side thereof attached to a shoulder harness or attached to either leg.

Abstract: A holster employing a holster body and a liner which cooperatively define a weapon pocket and including a metal reinforcement between the liner and the body which at least partially defines the shape of a handgun carrying cavity. Secured to the reinforcement is a leaf spring having a free length extending on the side of the reinforcement toward the handgun cavity. A controllable extension device such as a screw engaging the free end of the spring causes a controlled deflection of the spring into the handgun cavity a distance which is a function of the screw position. The liner covers the spring member whereby the spring serves to expand the liner inward against the side of the handgun applying direct frictional contact with the handgun to the extent desired by the user and controllable merely by tightening or loosening the screw.

Abstract: A gun belt for use in combat side arm competitions supports a side arm retaining boot. A fender extends from the gun belt and a depending shank to support the boot at a predetermined lateral and angular orientation with respect to the gun belt. The boot, of a composite structure bent back upon itself to define rearwardly extending skirts, is readily adjustable to vary the clamping force exertable upon the barrel of the side arm retained by the skirts. A bearing piece joins the opposed rear edges of the skirts without interfering with the integrity of the boot clamping function and provides a low friction bearing surface for rapid drawing of the side arm from the boot. Removable straps provide an option of physically locking the side arm within the boot.

Abstract: A holster includes a safety strap which extends over a firearm carried in the holster, and a snap ring fastener on the inside surface of the holster for securing the end of the safety strap. A shield having a hardness less than that of the fastener extends around the fastener and projects into the interior of the holster beyond the fastener. The shield prevents the firearm from contacting the fastener when the firearm is removed or replaced in the holster which prevents abrasion of the firearm or its protective finish otherwise caused by repeated contact between the firearm and the unshielded fastener.

Abstract: A sidearm holster having a latchable flap or strap composed of a spring metal strip having one end anchored in the rear part of the holster and arranged to snap upwardly when the flap is unlatched, and provided with a latching mechanism which can be manually actuated to positively unlatch the flap.