Handgun carrier

Abstract

A handgun carrier is provided for suspending a handgun. The handgun carrier has a grip to be affixed to a frame of the handgun. A garment attachment device extends from the grip for attaching to a piece of apparel and suspends the handgun from the piece of apparel to a natural body depression formed in a groin area being a junction of a lower torso and upper thigh.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates, generally, to handgun carriers, and more specifically, it relates to a handgun carrier supported by a garment of the carrier and conceals a handgun. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Many handgun holsters and harnesses strive for ready accessibility of the weapon that they carry. Unfortunately, they often sacrifice concealability in the process. There are many instances, such as in civilian clothed security personnel, undercover police personnel and the like, where it is desirable to conceal and disguise the presence of a handgun by use of a concealment system or holster. Traditional holsters and harnesses, concealed or visible, have often been bulky, uncomfortable to wear, and still do not achieve total concealment. [0005] A principal object is to facilitate the complete concealment of a handgun, upon ones person. For the purposes of the invention, complete concealment shall mea...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide a handgun carrier, which overcomes the herein-mentioned disadvantages of the heretofore-known devices of this general type, which provides greater concealment of the weapon and is ideal for revolver type handguns.

[0012] In accordance with an added feature of the invention, the grip has a storage track and the garment attachment device is stored in the storage track in a stored position. The garment attachment device has an elongated portion and a hook end extending from the elongated portion. The hook end engages the piece of apparel when the garment attachment device is in an extended position. Preferably, the garment attachment device is formed of metal. Ideally, the elongated portion has a first cut-out and the hook end has a second cut-out. The cutouts make the attachment device lighter, more concealable and easier to store. Furthermore, the garment attachment device has a grip point for assisting in moving the garment attachment device from the stored position to an extended position. The storage track has an access hole that receives the grip point and provides greater access to the grip point. Because of the storage track configuration, the bulkiness or thickness of the concealment system is minimized by being totally contained in the grip structure of the handgun.

[0013] In accordance with another feature of the invention, a hinge plate having a hinge sleeve is connected to the grip. A portion of the garment attachment device is housed in the hinge sleeve and functions as a hinge pin. The hinge sleeve and the hinge pin define a hinge, and the hinge allows the garment attachment device to articulate between the stored position and an extended position. The hinge allows the garment attachment device to articulate in both an X-direction and a Y-direction. The hinge has an axis that biases an angle between a surface of the grip and an angle of a center of gravity of the handgun. In this manner, the garment attachment device can both be conveniently stored in the grip when it is in the stored position and hang the handgun from its center of gravity when it is in the extended position.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, they often sacrifice concealability in the process.

Traditional holsters and harnesses, concealed or visible, have often been bulky, uncomfortable to wear, and still do not achieve total concealment.

Furthermore, the handgun is totally hidden from view and is undetectable whether or not the user is wearing a coat or other type of outer garment to cover it.

Both of the aforementioned devices offer a high level of quality in construction and design, and both are superbly crafted after market items; nevertheless, what each of the aforementioned devices lack is the ability to completely conceal a handgun.

A tactical disadvantage would certainly exist when a handgun is only partially concealed on the body and the weapon is clearly visible.

In addition, the Wakefield taught device would not be compatible with revolver type handguns that are generally bulkier than automatics.

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