Tactical weapon retention system for tactical vest or harness

Abstract

A tactical weapon retention system for use with a tactical vest or harness. The system includes an elastic cord or strap, a quick release connector at or near a first end of the system, a fastener at or near a second end of the system, and a friction enhancing member over or within a portion of the elastic cord or strap. In some instances, the system also includes a protective cover over at least a portion of the elastic cord or strap, and the friction enhancing member may include a friction enhancing cover over a portion of the protective cover.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tactical weapon retention system for use with a tactical vest or harness, comprising:
 an elastic cord or strap;   a quick release connector at or near a first end of the system;   a fastener at or near a second end of the system; and   a friction enhancing member over or within a portion of the elastic cord or strap.   
     
     
         2 . A tactical weapon retention system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a protective cover over at least a portion of the elastic cord or strap. 
     
     
         3 . A tactical weapon retention system as in  claim 2 , wherein the friction enhancing member comprises a friction enhancing cover over a portion of the protective cover. 
     
     
         4 . A tactical weapon retention system as in  claim 1 , wherein the elastic cord or strap comprises a bungee cord. 
     
     
         5 . A tactical weapon retention system as in  claim 1 , wherein the quick release connector comprises a pelican hook and a pull cord. 
     
     
         6 . A tactical weapon retention system as in  claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises an S hook.