Backup firearm holster assembly

Abstract

A holster assembly including a holster defining a firearm receiving cavity and a strap extending between first and second ends. The first end of the strap is connected to the holster and the second end of the strap is adjustably connectable relative to the holster. The strap is manufactured from an elastic material.

1 . A holster assembly comprising:
 a holster defining a firearm receiving cavity;   a strap extending between first and second ends, the strap first end connected to the holster at a first connection location on the holster and the strap second end adjustably connectable relative to a second connection location on the holster, wherein the strap is manufactured from an elastic material and is elastomeric over at least the length of strap extending from the first connection location to the second connection location.   
     
     
         2 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the strap second end is adjustably connectable relative to the holster via complementary fasteners. 
     
     
         3 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the complementary fasteners include hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         4 . The holster assembly of  claim 2  wherein an outer surface of the strap includes a first of the complementary fasteners and the second end includes a second of the complementary fasteners, and the second end is extended through a slot in the holster and folded back upon the strap whereat the first and second complementary fasteners are engaged to adjustably connect the second end relative to the holster. 
     
     
         5 . The holster assembly of  claim 2  wherein the holster includes an attachment area with a first of the complementary fasteners and an inside surface of the strap includes a second of the complementary fasteners. 
     
     
         6 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein after the strap second end is connected relative to the holster, a portion of the strap extends across the firearm receiving cavity. 
     
     
         7 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the strap is manufactured from a blend of spandex and polychloroprene. 
     
     
         8 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the holster includes a pad to which the first end of the strap is connected. 
     
     
         9 . The holster assembly of  claim 8  wherein a holster shell is attached to the holster pad to define the firearm receiving cavity. 
     
     
         10 . The holster assembly of  claim 9  wherein the holster shell is manufactured from a rigid material. 
     
     
         11 . The holster assembly of  claim 8  wherein a first side of the pad includes a gel pocket extending along at least a portion thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the holster includes a flexible material folded upon itself to define the firearm receiving cavity. 
     
     
         13 . A holster system including a garment having a pocket with a passage therethrough and a holster system according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         14 . The holster system of  claim 13  wherein the passage is a sealable passage. 
     
     
         15 . The holster system of  claim 14  wherein the sealable passage includes complementary connectors on opposed sides of the passage. 
     
     
         16 . The holster system of  claim 15  wherein the complementary connectors include complementary magnets, complementary hook and loop fasteners, or complementary plastic zipper seals. 
     
     
         17 . The holster system of  claim 15  wherein the sealable passage further includes at least one engagement member associated with the complementary connectors such that a force applied to the at least one engagement member causes the complementary connectors to separate. 
     
     
         18 . The holster system of  claim 13  wherein the sealable passage is defined in a kit configured for attachment to the garment. 
     
     
         19 . The holster system of  claim 18  wherein the kit is configured for securement to an opening in the pocket of the garment.