Holster apparatus for use with firearms

Abstract

Holster apparatus for use with firearms are described. An example holster apparatus comprises an elongate body having a first interface coupled to a first portion of the body to engage a first element of a firearm. The first interface moves between a first position to engage the first element of the firearm and a second position to release the first element of the firearm. The example holster apparatus also includes a second interface removably coupled to the body adjacent the first interface to engage a second element of a firearm.

1 . A holster apparatus for use with firearms, comprising:
 an elongated body;   a first interface coupled to a first portion of the elongated body to engage a first element of a firearm, wherein the first interface moves between a first position to engage the first element of the firearm and a second position to release the first element of the firearm; and   a second interface removably coupled to the elongated body adjacent the first interface to engage a second element of a firearm.   
     
     
         2 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the body has a rail-shaped structure or a dovetail guide to receive at least a portion of the firearm. 
     
     
         3 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the second element of the firearm comprises a safety lever that is to be positioned between a first position to enable the discharge of the firearm and a second position to prevent discharge of the firearm. 
     
     
         4 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 3 , wherein the second interface is configured to engage the safety lever when the safety lever is positioned in the second position. 
     
     
         5 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first interface comprises a locking member. 
     
     
         6 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the locking member is biased to the first position via a spring. 
     
     
         7 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 6 , further comprising a handle operatively coupled to the locking member via a link member to move the locking member between the first position and the second position. 
     
     
         8 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the handle comprises a safety mechanism that can be positioned between a first position to enable operation of the handle and a second position to disable operation of the handle. 
     
     
         9 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the first element of the firearm comprises a component carrier coupled to a barrel end of the firearm. 
     
     
         10 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the locking member comprises a hook-shaped pin, wherein the pin engages a slot on the component carrier to secure the firearm to the body. 
     
     
         11 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the locking member comprises an engagement member formed via a recess, wherein the engagement member engages a slot on the component carrier to secure the firearm to the body. 
     
     
         12 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 11 , wherein the second interface comprises a body having a recess portion to receive a complementary end of the component carrier. 
     
     
         13 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first interface comprises a first pin to receive a first fastening eyelet of the firearm. 
     
     
         14 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 13 , wherein the second interface comprises a pin to receive a second fastening eyelet of the firearm. 
     
     
         15 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the second interface is removably coupled to the body. 
     
     
         16 . A holster apparatus for carrying a firearm, comprising:
 a body having a movable member to engage a first portion of a firearm and a stationary member to receive a second portion of the firearm, and wherein the body includes a receiving portion to receive at least a third portion of a firearm;   a link member disposed within the body and operatively coupled to the movable member; and   a handle operatively coupled to the link member, wherein displacement of the handle in a first direction causes the movable member to move in a first direction and displacement of the handle in a second direction causes the moveable member to move in a second direction opposite the first direction.   
     
     
         17 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the movable member comprises a body having a recess to form a protruding member to engage the first portion of the firearm. 
     
     
         18 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the first portion of the firearm comprises a slot of a component carrier. 
     
     
         19 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the receiving portion comprises a dovetail guide to slidably receive the component carrier of a firearm when the firearm is to be coupled to the holster or is to be removed from the holster. 
     
     
         20 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the receiving portion comprises a groove to receive the component carrier of a firearm. 
     
     
         21 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the stationary member comprises a body having a recess to receive a complementary end portion of the component carrier. 
     
     
         22 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the moveable member comprises a first pin to engage a first fastening eyelet of the firearm. 
     
     
         23 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 22 , wherein the stationary member comprises a second pin to engage a second fastening eyelet of the firearm. 
     
     
         24 . A holster apparatus, comprising:
 a body having a rail-shaped structure or a groove adapted to receive a component carrier of a firearm;   a stationary member removably coupled to the body and configured to receive an engaging element of the firearm;   a locking member protruding from the rail-shaped structure or groove to engage a slot of the component carrier;   a handle operatively coupled to the locking member via a linkage member, wherein the handle positions the locking member between a first position in which the locking member engages the holding unit and a second position in which the locking member releases the holding unit, and wherein the linkage member is disposed within the body; and   a spring disposed within the body to bias the locking member to the first position.   
     
     
         25 . A holster apparatus as defined in  claim 24 , wherein the engaging element of the firearm comprises an end of the component carrier or a safety lever of the firearm.