Universal Bedside Holster Assembly

Abstract

A bedside holster assembly is configured with a backing having a flap portion and hanging portion. The flap portion is positionable under a mattress of a bed, and the hanging portion is adaptable to hanging downwardly along the side of the bed. A holster is secured to the hanging portion of the backing, the holster being adaptable to holding a handgun.

1 . A holster assembly comprising:
 a backing having a flap portion and hanging portion, the flap portion being positionable under a mattress of a bed; and   a cradle positioned on the hanging portion, the cradle being adapted to hold a handgun.   
     
     
         2 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the cradle is secured to the backing by a tube and plug fastener. 
     
     
         3 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the cradle comprises a supporting pad having two or more trigger-guard rests. 
     
     
         4 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the cradle comprises a supporting pad having a slot located proximate to the location of the sights of a handgun when a handgun is stored in the holster assembly. 
     
     
         5 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a storage compartment attached to the hanging portion of the backing. 
     
     
         6 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a storage compartment attached to the hanging portion of the backing, the storage compartment being configured for storing a magazine of ammunition. 
     
     
         7 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a storage compartment attached to the hanging portion of the backing, the storage compartment being configured for storing a flashlight. 
     
     
         8 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the flap is capable of being folded over the cradle, thereby securing a handgun when a handgun is stored in the cradle. 
     
     
         9 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the flap is capable of being folded over the cradle, and the holster assembly further comprises means for securing the flap when the flap is folded over the cradle. 
     
     
         10 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  wherein the flap is capable of being folded over the cradle, and the holster assembly further comprises a button for securing the flap when the flap is folded over the cradle. 
     
     
         11 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  further comprising means for securing a handgun when a handgun is stored in the cradle. 
     
     
         12 . The holster assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a Velcro® strap for securing a handgun when a handgun is stored in the cradle.