Quick release holster

Abstract

A quick release holster includes a holding member for receiving an object like a firearm. A paddle is coupled to the planar member for insertion inside a user's trousers. A retaining member extends from the holding member towards the paddle. The holding member, paddle and retaining member form a closed loop, as the paddle is preloaded in a cantilever fashion against the retaining member. The retaining member is essentially perpendicular with the holding member, and includes a frictional component, like a rubber grommet for example. To put the holster on, the user slides a portion of the paddle inside the trousers, and then gently pulls on the holding member to separate the retaining member from the paddle. The invention offers advantages over the prior art in that the retaining member is on the outside of the user's trousers, thereby enabling the user to put on and take off the holster without undoing the belt.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] This invention relates generally to holsters having clips for accommodating a belt, and more specifically to a holster for a firearm or other object that has a quick release mechanism so as to be easily coupled to, and decoupled from, a belt. BACKGROUND ART [0002] Sometimes it may seem as if the world today is an unsafe place. Despite the excellent efforts of our heroic law enforcement personnel and the strict sentencing guidelines for violent criminals, terrorism, school shootings and domestic violence persist. As a result, more and more law-abiding citizens are applying for weapon permits. With proper training and faithful consideration of safety rules, many people today feel that a personal firearm offers an additional source of protection in the event that a dangerous situation arises. [0003] Weapons, like handguns for example, are carried in several different places. For example, women who carry a purse often choose to carry a small handgun in the purse. ...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Sometimes it may seem as if the world today is an unsafe place.

The problem with this prior art holster, however, is the fact that it is difficult to get on and off.

Most states that issue weapon permits place certain limitations on just when and where people may carry their weapons.

This is both cumbersome and time consuming.

This solution has two inherent problems, though.

The first problem is that the notch of the clip must pass between the user's body and the belt.

The second problem is that unless the area encircled by the clip, notch and holster body exactly matches the cross-sectional area of the belt, the holster can rotate about the belt.

Such rotation may allow a weapon to fall out of the holster, thereby potentially creating a safety hazard.

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