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Holster

a technology for holsters and accessories, applied in the field of holsters, can solve the problems of weapon not being holstered and released quickly, weapon cannot be holstered with an attachment, dangerous and undesirable,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-06
GAMBLE ROBERT
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[0010]An additional object of the present invention is to provide a holster for receiving a weapon with an attachment in place that allows for quick release of the weapon.

Problems solved by technology

The disadvantage of these holsters is that the weapon cannot be holstered with an attachment, as the holster extends or secures underneath the barrel.
As a result, the weapon cannot be holstered and released quickly with the attachment in place.
This is dangerous and undesirable in an emergency or tactical situation.

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[0029]In a second embodiment, the holster has a slot 28 with a muzzle post 30 within the slot at the muzzle end of the holster 10. The muzzle 14a of the firearm receives the muzzle post 30 and secures the firearm 14 within the holster 10. As shown in FIGS. 7-8, the muzzle post 30 is attached to the holster 10 with an attachment means 32, such as a screw. When the attachment means 32 is loosened, the muzzle post 30 slides within the slot 28. Thus, the location of the muzzle post 30 can be adjusted for various dimensions from the approximate center of the barrel to the top of the firearm's sight in various models of firearms. This dimension is important for a snug fit of the firearm 14 in the holster 10.

[0030]The holster 10 may include a securing strap 50. The securing strap 50 extends around the firearm, as seen in FIGS. 10-13. The strap 50 extends over the trigger shield 40 or between the trigger shield 40 and the firearm grip 14d. The securing strap 50 must be released in order to ...

third embodiment

[0033]the holster 200, as seen in FIG. 13, has no tabs or locking tab at the butt-end 14c. Instead, the weapon is secured by the securing strap 50 or the muzzle post 30. The holster extends substantially the entire length of the firearm 14, from the butt-end 14c to the muzzle end 14a. In this embodiment, the holster also extends over the trigger to create a trigger shield 40.

[0034]The holster 10, 100, 200 is made from a hard material such as plastic. Hard plastic (such as Boltaron 4330) has the advantage of not damaging the finish on tactical handguns.

[0035]The holster 10, 100, 200 allows a weapon to be holstered while a laser, light, or other attachment 14g remains in place on the firearm below the barrel. The locking tab 22, plurality of tabs 102, trigger shield 40, muzzle post 30, and securing strap 50 are safety features of the holster 10, 100, 200. These safety features prevent an opponent from removing the firearm 14 from the holster and help to secure the weapon 14 within the...

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Abstract

A firearm holster is provided which retains a weapon with a laser or light attachment. The holster is generally formed from a hard material and has a cavity open at the underside of the firearm barrel. The holster may include safety features such as a locking tab, securing strap, or muzzle post.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field[0002]The present invention relates to a holster. In particular, the invention relates to a holster that allows a firearm to be holstered with a laser or light attached to the firearm.[0003]2. Background[0004]Weapon-mounted lights and lasers are common on firearms such as handguns. In general, these light and laser attachments are mounted on the firearm below the barrel of the firearm, such that the light or laser beam is parallel to the bore.[0005]Weapon holsters traditionally open to the top and are closed or secured underneath the weapon's barrel. The disadvantage of these holsters is that the weapon cannot be holstered with an attachment, as the holster extends or secures underneath the barrel. As a result, the weapon cannot be holstered and released quickly with the attachment in place. A user must attach the laser or light after the weapon has been released, and detach the laser or light in order to return the weapon to the holster. Thi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41C33/02
CPCF41C33/0227F41C33/0254
Inventor GAMBLE, ROBERT
Owner GAMBLE ROBERT
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