Band Holster for Quick Draw

This application is a Continuation-In-Part application that claims the benefit of priority under 35U.S.C. § 120 to a non-provisional application, application Ser. No. 18/665,568, filing date May 16, 2024, which is a non-provisional application that claims priority under 35U.S.C. § 119 to China application number CN202420807393.6, filing date Apr. 17, 2024, wherein the entire content of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates to a holster, and more particularly to a band holster which allows for quick firearm retrieval.

When engaging in outdoor activities like running, jogging, or hiking, carrying a firearm can be essential for personal safety. These activities often take place in remote or isolated areas where encounters with wildlife or potential threats from other individuals can occur unexpectedly. Having a firearm provides a means of defense against such dangers, offering peace of mind and a sense of security while enjoying the outdoors. Additionally, in some areas where wild animal encounters are common, carrying a firearm can serve as a deterrent, reducing the risk of confrontations and ensuring the safety of both the individual and any accompanying companions. Overall, for those who enjoy outdoor activities, carrying a firearm can be a crucial aspect of being prepared and staying safe while exploring nature.

In addition, unlike open carrying, which may attract attention and potentially cause discomfort to others, concealed firearms are hidden from view, allowing individuals to maintain their privacy and go about their daily activities without drawing unnecessary attention. Concealed firearms provide individuals with a means of self-defense in potentially dangerous situations. In cases of attempted robbery, assault, or other violent encounters, a concealed firearm can offer a crucial advantage in protecting oneself and others. Carrying a concealed firearm can provide individuals with a sense of empowerment and self-reliance. Knowing that they have the means to defend themselves can boost confidence and reduce feelings of vulnerability, particularly in unfamiliar or high-risk environments, because the concealed firearms allow for a swift response to immediate threats and individuals can take action to protect themselves and others from harm.

However, a conventional belt holster requires users to perform at least two actions to open the pocket and retrieve the handgun. In other words, such a design often requires users to perform additional operations, such as locating the position of the VELCRO™ or aligning the button, and then opening the VELCRO™ or button, and finally pulling out the handgun from the pocket, this affects the speed of retrieving the handgun.

Referring toof the drawings, a conventional belt holster includes a belt body, a holster pocketattached to the belt bodyfor receiving a handgun, and a button clipadapted for retaining the handgun in the holster pocket. As shown in, the clipping position of the button clipis at an outer side of the holster pocketand the clipping direction is perpendicular to the outer surface of the holster pocket. As shown inof the drawings, if a user is holding on the handgun for pulling out the handgun from the holster pocket, an upward pulling force F is applied on the button clip. However, the pulling force is along a vertical direction that is perpendicular to the clipping direction of the button clip, so that the engaged button clipis not easy to be disengaged.

With referring to, the conventional belt holster designs often require multiple hand actions or the use of both hands to open the holster pocket, which may delay the time to retrieve the handgun in emergency situations. In other words, before retrieving the handgun from the holster pocket, the step of undoing buckles will add complexity to the operation. This increases the complexity of operation for users and hinders quick response in emergency situations, and this complexity, especially under high pressure and emergency conditions, can result in user errors or time wastage. Inability to promptly access the handgun leaves the person vulnerable to immediate threats, reducing their ability to defend themselves or others effectively. Without quick access to the handgun, there is a higher risk of injury or harm if the person is unable to deter or neutralize the threat swiftly.

Additionally, current pocket designs often fail to ensure the stability of the handgun. As shown in, a magazine pocketfor receiving a magazine is provided adjacent to the holster pocket. When retrieving the handgun from the holster pocket, the handgun may come into contact with the magazine during the process of drawing. Therefore, how to improve the speed of retrieving the handgun while ensuring its stability is an urgent problem to be solved in the current technology.

Furthermore, the conventional belt holster may further comprise a plurality of auxiliary pocketsfixed to the belt bodyfor storing personal items. However, the fixed auxiliary pocketscannot be adjusted to suit individual preferences or needs. For instance, if a user habitually places his cell phone on the left side of the belt holster when the belt holster is worn on the waist of the user, but the auxiliary pocketis fixed on the right, is will cause inconvenience for the user to reach his cell phone. This inflexibility can be particularly problematic in situations where frequent access to items is crucial.

In some occasions, an accommodating holster is provided for helping the user to secure the handgun, so as to prevent accidental discharges. The accommodating holster keeps the trigger covered and protected, reducing the risk of unintentional firing and protecting the handgun from damage and environmental factors, such as dirt, moisture, and scratch.

However, when the accommodating holster is placed on the conventional belt holster, a significant disadvantage of using the conventional belt holster is the risk of the accommodating holster itself detaching from the belt holster when attempting to draw the handgun. If the accommodating holster comes off with the handgun during a draw, it can significantly slow down the response time in an emergency situation. This delay could be critical when quick access to the firearm is necessary.

The invention is advantageous in that it provides a band holster for quick draw, which allows the user to easily retrieve the handgun from the band holster with a single drawing action.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the single drawing operation of a hand of the user will achieve both the undoing of a clasp means and the retrieval of the handgun in one smooth motion. This streamlined process enhances efficiency and reduces response time, making it ideal for emergency situations.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw which simplifies the operation. The unique pouch design of the present invention places the clasping position of the clasp means to be adjacent to a top opening of the handgun pouch, allowing the user to open the pocket while retrieving the handgun with a single hand. This greatly simplifies the process of retrieving the handgun and improves the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations, which is of great significance for self-defense or handling emergencies.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the simplified operation of the present invention enhances the user's ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. With just one single drawing operation by a single hand, the user can open the pouch and retrieve the handgun seamlessly, minimizing response time and improving overall readiness for emergent situations, where every second and movement count. This advantage highlights the practical significance of the present invention in optimizing the speed and efficiency of handgun retrieval, especially when compared to conventional belt holsters.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the pouch design of the present invention can ensure the stability of the handgun during retrieval movement, avoiding contact with other accessories such as magazines when the handgun is taken out of the pouch. Accordingly, a smooth and efficient extraction of the firearm is allowed and the ability to retrieve the handgun smoothly and without interference from other accessories improves the user's overall readiness and confidence in handling critical situations.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the magazine pouch accommodates the magazine at an inclined angle, thus spacing the magazine from the handgun to avoid interference when drawing the handgun. In other words, by creating sufficient space between the magazine and the handgun, smooth and unobstructed access to the handgun during retrieval is ensured, so as to significantly improves the overall functionality and practicality of the band holster, and enhance the user's ability to respond swiftly in emergency situations.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the pouch design allows the handgun to be securely stored when not in use. Accordingly, by incorporating the feature of the secure buckling mechanisms, the band holster ensures that the handgun is securely stored and remains in position until intentionally drawn by the user. The handgun can remain firmly and safely in place, even during movement or strenuous activities

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein one or more utility pouches can be detachably adhered to the band body, making it convenient for the user to fix the items on the desired position on the band body. The ability to detachably bond the utility pouches to the band body enhances versatility and customization options. The user can easily attach or detach pouches as needed, accommodating various items such as additional magazines, flashlights, multitools, keys and phones.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the utility pouches have elastic structures to adapt to different widths and lengths of items such as phones and magazines, allowing the user to easily adjust the utility pouches to fit specific items according to his or her preferences. This customization adds flexibility to the band holster, so that the user can organize his or her personal items efficiently and reliably.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a band holster for quick draw, wherein the adhesive layer used to adhere the utility pouches is not easily sticky to the fur on clothes, thus maintaining its neatness without damaging the clothing.

Additional advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, and may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointing out in the appended claims.

According to the present invention, the foregoing and other objects and advantages are attained by a band holster for quick draw, comprising:

According to an embodiment, the clasp means is coupled to the handgun pouch and is configured to allow a single drawing operation of a single hand of the user to release the clasp means and retrieve the handgun from the handgun pouch.

According to an embodiment, the handgun pouch comprises an inner layer connected to the band body, and an outer layer connected to the inner layer to define the accommodating compartment with a top opening communicated to the accommodating compartment, wherein the clasp means comprises a first connecting strap connected to the inner layer of the handgun pouch, a second connecting strap connected to the outer layer of the handgun pouch, and a clasp assembly which comprises a first clasp element connected to the first connecting strap, and a second clasp element connected to the second connecting strap, wherein the first clasp element is detachably coupled with the second clasp element for retaining the handgun at the accommodating compartment in the closed state and allows the handgun to be retrieved out through the top opening of the handgun pouch by the single drawing operation.

According to an embodiment, the clasp assembly is configured in a manner that the first clasp element is capable of being detachably coupled with the second clasp element to define a clasping position which is above the top opening of the handgun pouch.

According to an embodiment, the clasp assembly is a VELCRO™ means.

According to an embodiment, the clasp assembly is a pair of a button and a buttonhole member.

According to an embodiment, the first clasp element is a button which is mounted to an upper free end portion of the first connecting strap, wherein the second clasp element is a buttonhole member which is mounted to an upper free end portion of the second connecting strap.

According to an embodiment, the first clasp element is a buttonhole member which is mounted to an upper free end portion of the first connecting strap, wherein the second clasp element is a button which is mounted to an upper free end portion of the second connecting strap.

According to an embodiment, when the clasp assembly is in the closed state for retaining the handgun at the accommodating compartment, a gap is defined between the upper free end portion of the first connecting strap and the upper free end portion of the second connecting strap, so as to allow a thumb of the hand of the user to slide into the gap to cause the clasp assembly to be released during the single drawing operation.

According to an embodiment, the clasp assembly defines a clasping position in the closed state which is configured to allow a thumb of the hand of the user to slide along an inner side of the band body to apply a toggle force to the clasping position to cause the clasp assembly to be released during the single drawing operation.

According to an embodiment, the second connecting strap is an elastic strap, wherein the first connecting strap is in an upright state when the clasp assembly is in the open state.

According to an embodiment, the first connecting strap is mounted to an inner surface of the inner layer of the handgun pouch, wherein the second connecting strap is mounted to an outer side of the outer layer of the handgun pouch.

According to an embodiment, the first connecting strap and the second connecting strap are respectively detachably mounted to the handgun pouch.

According to an embodiment, the clasp means comprises an anti-slip layer formed on an inner surface of one of the first connecting strap and the second connecting strap.

According to an embodiment, the button comprises a button seat which is embedded into the upper free end portion of the first connecting strap, and a button pin which is protruded from the button seat, wherein the button pin comprises an enlarged head portion and a circular clasping groove adjacent to the enlarged head portion, wherein the buttonhole member comprises a mounting strap which is folded to provide two strap layers which are clamping the upper free end portion of the first connecting strap to form a sandwich structure, a base plate attached to one of the strap layers, and a retention component attached to the other strap layer, wherein the retention component has a retention hole for engaging with the button pin and has an access opening which is communicated to the retention hole, wherein two retention pins are mounted in the access opening and are spaced apart from each other to allow the enlarged head portion of the button pin to be squeezed into the retention hole until the two retention pins are engaged with the circular clasping groove.

According to an embodiment, the button is mounted to an inner side of the upper free end portion of the first connecting strap.

According to an embodiment, the button is mounted to an outer side of the upper free end portion of the first connecting strap, wherein the clasp assembly defines a clasping position in the closed state which is configured to allow a thumb of the hand of the user to slide along the second connecting strap to release the clasp assembly during the single drawing operation.

According to an embodiment, the band holster further comprises a pouch assembly which comprises an inner sheet and an outer sheet which are connected with each other to define the handgun pouch and one or more magazine pouches, wherein each of the one or more magazine pouches has an inclined magazine compartment so as to inclinedly storing the magazine, so as to allow the handgun to be spaced apart from the magazine.

According to an embodiment, the band holster further comprises one or more utility pouches, wherein each of the one or more utility pouches comprises an attaching layer for detachably coupling with the band body, a holding layer connected to the attaching layer to define a holding compartment for receiving a personal item, and a connecting belt for retaining the personal item in the holding compartment.

According to an embodiment, the band holster further comprises the connecting belt is an elastic belt that is stretchable, wherein two ends of the connecting belt are respectively detachably connected to the attaching layer and the holding layer

According to an embodiment, the attaching layer comprises an installing loop layer facing the holding layer, and the utility pouch further comprises a mounting loop layer formed on the holding layer, the connecting belt comprises two end hook layers attached to the two end portions of the connecting belt at two opposite sides of the connecting belt so as to detachably coupling with the installing loop layer and the mounting loop layer.

According to an embodiment, the band body comprises a base layer, and a connecting means for detachably connecting two end portions of the band body, so as to allow the band body to form a circular belt that can be worn on the waist of the user.

According to an embodiment, the connecting means can be magnetically coupling means, VELCRO™ means, snap fasteners, screw fasteners, hook-and-eye fasteners, clip fasteners, buckle fasteners or screw fasteners.

According to an embodiment, the connecting means is embodied as a VELCRO™ means which comprises a loop layer formed on an outer side of the base layer, and a hook layer connected to an end of the base layer at an inner side of the base layer for detachably coupling with the loop layer.

According to an embodiment, the band body further comprises an edge wrapping layer which is wrapped on peripheral surrounding edges of the base layer and the connecting means.

According to an embodiment, the edge wrapping layer is fixed and wrapped on edges of said pouch assembly.

According to an embodiment, the band holster for quick handgun retrieval of the present invention comprises a band body, a handgun storage pouch fixed on the band body, and a detachable mobile phone case and accessory case installed on the belt body. The handgun storage pouch is used to store the handgun, the mobile phone case can store a mobile phone or other electronic devices or items, and the accessory case can be used to store handgun accessories such as magazines.

According to an embodiment, the handgun storage pouch comprises an inner layer and an outer layer, forming a storage space for the handgun inside. The inner layer is connected with a first connecting strap, and the outer layer is connected with a second connecting strap. The first and second locking elements that can be mutually fixed and detached are respectively provided on the first connecting strap and the second connecting strap, and can be bonding elements such as matching hook-and-loop elements. In the illustrated drawings, they are represented as matching button components.