Clothing system with concealed weapons compartment

Abstract

A clothing system with a concealment pocket for concealing a weapon or other items. The concealment pocket includes internal stitching which may follow the outline of a weapon, such as a handgun. The internal stitching maintains the orientation of the handgun when placed in the concealment pocket. The concealment pocket is located on the clothing system such that when a weapon or other item is inserted in the pocket, the outline of the weapon is not visible and the pocket retains the weapon despite movements by the clothing system wearer. The concealment pocket is constructed of materials that offer high strength, resist abrasion, and reduce friction with an inserted weapon allowing for the weapon to be removed with little resistance. Padding attached to the concealment pocket provides a cushioning layer to the clothing system wearer. A cargo pocket may be located in proximity to the concealment pocket. The cargo pocket placement aids in disguising the concealment pocket and its contents. The seams of the clothing system may be positioned to allow for the placement of the concealment pocket. Additional pockets may be provided that may include internal stitching to storage of other items, including weapons. The pocket has sufficient opening width to allow for rapid placement and removal of various sizes of handguns and other equipment without stressing the fabric and has sufficient depth to retain articles placed in the pockets through the wearer's full range of motion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A clothing system for concealing a weapon, said system comprising:
 a concealment pocket;   at least one outseam shifted dorsally along an edge of said concealment pocket; said at least one outseam shifted ventrally beyond said concealment pocket;   a stitching pattern for selectively engaging said weapon when said weapon is placed within said concealment pocket; and   at least one cargo pocket applied to the outside of said clothing system.   
     
     
         2 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises:
 an inner panel;   an outer panel connected to said inner panel, forming a pocket;   a spacer pad connected to said inner panel; and   an inner liner connected to said spacer pad.   
     
     
         3 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises an upper pocket facing portion and a lower pocket liner portion 
     
     
         4 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises a spacer pad. 
     
     
         5 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises an inner fabric shell panel connected to said spacer pad. 
     
     
         6 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , said clothing system further comprising at least one swing pocket containing at least one internal division. 
     
     
         7 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , said interior concealment pocket further comprises at least one leg band connected to said pocket. 
     
     
         8 . The clothing system of  claim 1 , wherein said concealment pocket is constructed of synthetic materials. 
     
     
         9 . A clothing system for concealing a weapon, said system comprising:
 a concealment pocket;   at least one outseam shifted dorsally along an edge of said concealment pocket;   a stitching pattern for selectively engaging said weapon when said weapon is placed within said pocket; and   at least one swing pocket.   
     
     
         10 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises an upper pocket facing portion and a lower pocket liner portion. 
     
     
         11 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises:
 an inner panel;   an outer panel connected to said inner panel, forming a pocket;   a spacer pad connected to said inner panel; and   an inner liner connected to said spacer pad.   
     
     
         12 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises a spacer pad. 
     
     
         13 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises an inner fabric shell panel connected to said spacer pad. 
     
     
         14 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , said clothing system further comprising at least one swing pocket containing at least one internal division. 
     
     
         15 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , said interior concealment pocket further comprises at least one leg band connected to said pocket. 
     
     
         16 . The clothing system of  claim 8 , wherein said concealment pocket is constructed of synthetic materials. 
     
     
         17 . A clothing system for concealing a weapon, said system comprising:
 a concealment pocket;   at least one outseam shifted dorsally at said concealment pocket opening, said at least one outseam shifted ventrally beyond said concealment pocket opening; and   a stitching pattern for selectively engaging said weapon when said weapon is placed within said pocket.   
     
     
         18 . The clothing system of  claim 15 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises an upper pocket facing portion and a lower pocket liner portion. 
     
     
         19 . The clothing system of  claim 15 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises a spacer pad. 
     
     
         20 . The clothing system of  claim 15 , wherein said concealment pocket further comprises an inner fabric shell panel connected to said spacer pad. 
     
     
         21 . The clothing system of  claim 15 , said clothing system further comprising at least one swing pocket containing at least one internal division. 
     
     
         22 . The clothing system of  claim 15 , said interior concealment pocket further comprises at least one leg band connected to said pocket. 
     
     
         23 . The clothing system of  claim 15 , wherein said concealment pocket is constructed of synthetic materials.