Holster for a handgun, for example, a pistol or a revolver

Abstract

The invention relates to a holster ( 10 ) for a handgun ( 1 ), comprising a pocket ( 11 ) for holding the weapon ( 1 ) and comprising an opening ( 12 ) for inserting the weapon ( 1 ) and means for blocking the weapon in said pocket ( 11 ). The blocking means comprise a supporting element ( 20 ) having a seat for receiving the trigger guard ( 1 b ) of the weapon ( 1 ), provided with a locking element ( 30 ) that can be transversally displaced relative to the axis of the weapon ( 1 ) from one ( 11 a ) of the outer sides of the pocket ( 11 ) between a protruding active position in the seat for immobilizing the trigger guard ( 1 b ) and a retracted position freeing said trigger guard ( 1 b ) of the weapon ( 1 ).

1 . Holster ( 10 ) for a hand weapon ( 1 ), such as, for example, a pistol or a revolver, of the type comprising a pocket ( 11 ) which is intended for accommodating the weapon ( 1 ) and comprising:
 at the upper portion thereof, an opening ( 12 ) for inserting the weapon ( 1 ),   at least at one ( 11   b ) of the sides thereof, means ( 2 ) for fixing to a receiving member carried by a user, and   means ( 20 ;  30 ) for blocking the weapon ( 1 ) in the pocket ( 11 ),   wherein the means for blocking the weapon ( 1 ) comprise a support element ( 20 ) which comprises a housing ( 23 ) for receiving the trigger guard ( 1   b ) of the weapon ( 1 ), provided with a locking member ( 30 ) which can be moved transversely relative to the axis of the weapon ( 1 ) from one ( 11   a ) of the outer sides of the pocket ( 11 ) between an active position in which it protrudes into the housing ( 23 ) in order to immobilise the trigger guard ( 1   b ) and a retracted position which releases the trigger guard ( 1   b ).   
   
   
       2 . Holster according to  claim 1 , wherein the pocket ( 11 ) comprises, at the upper portion thereof, a tongue ( 15 ) which can be moved between a first position located above the pocket ( 11 ) in order to block the weapon ( 1 ) and a second position tilted towards the front of this pocket ( 11 ). 
   
   
       3 . Holster according to  claim 2 , characterised in that wherein the tongue ( 15 ) comprises a first end ( 15   a ) which is pivotably mounted on one side ( 11   a ) of the pocket ( 11 ) and a second end ( 15   b ) which is provided with a member for snap-fitting to a lug ( 18 ) fixed to the other side ( 11   b ) of the pocket ( 11 ). 
   
   
       4 . Holster according to  claim 2 , wherein the tongue ( 15 ) is associated with a resilient element ( 17 ) for returning the tongue ( 15 ) to the second position. 
   
   
       5 . Holster according to  claim 1  wherein the support element ( 20 ) is formed by a member ( 21 ) for fixing the pocket ( 11 ) and is provided, at the upper portion thereof, with vertical and parallel lugs ( 22   a ,  22   b ) which together provide the housing ( 23 ), the lugs ( 22   a ,  22   b ) each comprising an opening ( 24   a ,  24   b ) for guiding the locking member ( 30 ). 
   
   
       6 . Holster according to  claim 1 , wherein the locking member ( 30 ) is formed by a U-shaped component which comprises a central branch ( 31 ) which is arranged between the two lugs ( 22   a ,  22   b ) of the support element ( 20 ) and two parallel, vertical and lateral branches ( 32   a ,  32   b ), each lateral branch ( 32   a ,  32   b ) being placed in an opening ( 24   a ,  24   b ) of the lugs ( 22   a ,  22   b ). 
   
   
       7 . Holster according to  claim 6 , wherein the outer lateral branch ( 32   a ) extends over the corresponding side ( 11   a ) of the pocket ( 11 ) and is accessible from the outer side of this pocket ( 11 ) and the inner lateral branch ( 32   b ) comprises, on the face thereof opposite the outer lateral branch ( 32   a ), a stud ( 34 ) which is intended to co-operate with the trigger guard ( 1   b ) of the weapon ( 1 ) in the active position in which it protrudes into the housing ( 23 ). 
   
   
       8 . Holster according to  claim 7 , wherein the locking member ( 30 ) is returned to an active position by means of a resilient member ( 35 ), such as, for example, a compression spring. 
   
   
       9 . Holster according to  claim 1 , wherein it comprises means ( 50 ,  55 ) for blocking the transverse movement of the locking member ( 30 ) after a vertical movement of the locking member. 
   
   
       10 . Holster according to  claim 9 , wherein the means for blocking the transverse movement of the locking member ( 30 ) are formed by a cut-out ( 50 ) which is provided at the upper end of the outer lateral branch ( 32   b ) and by a recess ( 55 ) which is provided at the upper portion of the opening ( 24   b ) of the lug ( 22   b ) for guiding the lateral branch ( 32   b ). 
   
   
       11 . Holster according to  claim 1 , wherein the side ( 11   a ) of the pocket ( 11 ) which is provided with the outer lateral branch ( 32   a ) of the locking member ( 30 ) comprises a cover ( 40 ) which can be moved by means of sliding between a position for covering this lateral branch ( 32   a ) and a retracted position which allows access to this lateral branch ( 32   a ). 
   
   
       12 . Holster according to  claim 1 , wherein the support element ( 20 ) and the locking member ( 30 ) are ambidextrous components.