Holster

Abstract

The present invention is a molded weapon holster device for concealing a weapon beneath the clothing of a user. The molded holster is designed to attach to the user's undergarments, such as a brassiere, with a clip and a strap with closing mechanism. The holster and the barrel portion of the weapon are positioned between the user's chest and the undergarment. The holster device is additionally secured by the clip attached to the top of the undergarment and the strap around the side of the undergarment. The holster device secures the weapon underneath the clothing such that it is invisible outside the clothing yet readily accessible when needed. The user can remove the weapon by reaching inside the neck of the shirt and quickly pulling the weapon from the holster. The user also has the option to discharge the weapon through the clothing in emergency situations.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holster device for securing an item within a user's articles of clothing, said holster device comprising:
 a back panel;   a front panel;   a connection means connecting the top portions of said back panel and said front panel;   and at least one securing means.   
     
     
         2 . The holster device according to  claim 1 , wherein said back panel and said front panel are constructed of a molded rigid substance. 
     
     
         3 . The holster device according to  claim 2 , wherein said back panel and said front panel are shaped to conform to the contours of said item. 
     
     
         4 . The holster device according to  claim 3 , wherein said back panel and said front panel are constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, and leather. 
     
     
         5 . The holster device according to  claim 4 , wherein said item is selected from the group consisting of: a firearm, a canister of pepper spray, a knife and a taser. 
     
     
         6 . The holster device according to  claim 1 , wherein said securing means is selected from the group consisting of a clip, a clasp, a length of material, a snap, a buckle, and friction between the user's body and the user's article of clothing. 
     
     
         7 . The holster device according to  claim 6 , wherein a clip is attached to said front panel by a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The holster device according to  claim 7 , wherein a length of material is attached to said front panel by a closing mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . The holster device according to  claim 8 , wherein the first end of said closing mechanism is positioned on the first end of said length of material, wherein the second end of said closing mechanism is positioned on the second end of said length of material, such that said first end of said closing mechanism and said second end of said closing mechanism are connected when said length of material is in a closed position. 
     
     
         10 . The holster device according to  claim 9 , wherein said closing mechanism is a mechanism selected from the group consisting of: a one-way snap, Velcro, and hooks. 
     
     
         11 . The holster device according to  claim 10 , wherein said length of material is a strap. 
     
     
         12 . The holster device according to  claim 11 , wherein said article of clothing is selected from the group consisting of: a brassiere, a sports bra, and a shirt. 
     
     
         13 . A method comprising:
 a) Placing a weapon within the panels of a holster device;   b) Placing said holster device with an enclosed weapon between an undergarment and the body of the user, such that the closed end of said holster device is adjacent to the upper edge of said undergarment;   c) Sliding a clip attached to the top of said holster device to the top of said undergarment;   d) Opening a closing mechanism of said holster device;   e) Placing a length of material attached to said closing device around the side of said undergarment;   f) Securing said closing mechanism;   
     
     
         14 . A method comprising:
 a) Placing a weapon within the panels of a holster device;   b) Placing said holster with an enclosed weapon between an undergarment and the body of the user, such that the closed end of said holster device is adjacent to the upper edge of said undergarment;   c) Sliding a clip attached to the top of said holster device to the top of said undergarment;   d) Opening a closing mechanism of said holster device;   e) Placing a length of material attached to said closing device around the side of said undergarment;   f) Reaching through the neck portion of an outer garment concealing said holster device;   g) Grasping a grip portion of said weapon;   h) Pulling said weapon in an upward, sideways motion to release said weapon from the grasp of said holster device wherein said holster device remains in place beneath said undergarment.