Holster

Abstract

A holster purse system that secures and conceals a weapon in a holster compartment within a side pocket of the purse. The holster compartment contains an extender tab at the opening of the purse holster to create a larger opening to the holster compartment that accommodates larger weapons and prevents weapons from becoming stuck at the holster compartment opening. The holster compartment allows easy insertion of the weapon while also securing the weapon. The holster compartment contains is shaped to accommodate the contours of the weapon. Once the weapon has been inserted in the compartment, the extender automatically reverts to a closed position such that the opening of the compartment decreases in size, preventing the unintentional release of the weapon. The present invention provides greater accessibility to the weapon in the holster compartment while also decreasing the visibility of the weapon since the holster compartment is not visible to passersby.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holster system for securing a weapon, said holster system comprising:
 a carrying case;   a compartment; and a   a containment mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein said carrying case is comprised of an interior cavity surrounded by at least two exterior walls. 
     
     
         3 . The holster of  claim 2 , wherein said compartment contains an opening at a single edge of said compartment, wherein said compartment is positioned within a first wall of said exterior walls. 
     
     
         4 . The holster system of  claim 3 , wherein said opening of said compartment is surrounded by said containment mechanism, wherein said containment mechanism is comprised of a first member and a second member. 
     
     
         5 . The holster system of  claim 4 , wherein the unfastening of said first member to said second member serves to close said containment mechanism, thereby securing said opening of said compartment. 
     
     
         6 . The holster system of  claim 5 , wherein said opening contains an extender, wherein said extender is positioned Ea a first end of said opening, where said extender is perpendicular to said containment mechanism of said opening. 
     
     
         7 . The holster system of  claim 6 , wherein the unfastening of said first member from said second member serves to open said containment mechanism, thereby unsecuring said opening of said compartment. 
     
     
         8 . The holster system of  claim 7 , wherein said containment mechanism is selected from the group consisting of zipper, slider, hook and loop fasteners, and snaps. 
     
     
         9 . The holster system of  claim 8 , wherein said compartment is shaped to mimic the contours of a weapon such that said weapon is secure when placed inside said compartment. 
     
     
         10 . The holster system of  claim 9 , wherein said weapon is selected from the group consisting of firearm, stun gun, mace, pepper spray, and knife.