Universal holster for sighted handguns

Abstract

A holster for concealing a laser-sighted handgun is provided. Advantageously, the holster fits lasers and handguns of many sizes. The holster may be readily attached to a belt around the waist or ankle. The holster is configured such that it is comfortable and such that a handgun is concealable with most usual movements of a user. For example, a handgun remains in substantially the same position within the holster when a user bends forward thereby remaining concealed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holster for concealing a laser-sighted handgun comprising:
 a closed front tab;   a closed rear tab;   a pouch for storing a firearm between said closed front tab and closed rear tab;
 wherein the pouch comprises a top opening for receiving a handgun barrel, a bottom opening adjacent the rear tab, and a bottom opening adjacent the front tab; 
 wherein the front tab comprises a front tab fastener configured to be attached to a user; 
 wherein the rear tab comprises a rear tab fastener configured to be attached to a user; and 
 wherein the front tab fastener is nearer the top of the holster than the rear tab fastener. 
   
     
     
         2 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the bottom opening adjacent the rear tab is larger than the bottom opening adjacent the front tab. 
     
     
         3 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the bottom opening adjacent the rear tab is configured to receive a laser sight mounted to a barrel of a handgun. 
     
     
         4 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the front tab fastener is a clip configured to be attached to a belt of the user. 
     
     
         5 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the rear tab fastener is a clip configured to be attached to a belt of the user. 
     
     
         6 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the pouch extends upwardly above the closed front tab. 
     
     
         7 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the pouch extends upwardly above the closed rear tab. 
     
     
         8 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the pouch extends upwardly above the closed rear tab and closed front tab and wherein the holster is configured such that a handgun remains in substantially the same position and substantially concealed when a user bends forward. 
     
     
         9 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the closed front tab, the closed rear tab, and the pouch are configured such that the holster conforms to a user's body. 
     
     
         10 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the closed front tab; the closed rear tab; and the pouch are configured such that they curve in the same direction. 
     
     
         11 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the closed front tab and the closed rear tab are comprised of leather. 
     
     
         12 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the pouch is comprised of leather. 
     
     
         13 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the closed front tab, the closed rear tab, and the pouch are each comprised of a leather and wherein the leather is selected from natural leather and synthetic leather. 
     
     
         14 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the closed front tab has a length of from about 1.5 to about 3 inches and a height of from about 3 to about 5 inches. 
     
     
         15 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the closed rear tab has a length of from about 1.5 to about 3 inches and a height of from about 3 to about 5 inches. 
     
     
         16 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the pouch has a height of from about 6 to about 8 inches. 
     
     
         17 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the top opening of the pouch has a length of from 3.5 to about 5 inches when the pouch is empty. 
     
     
         18 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein the top opening of the pouch has a length of from 2 to about 4 inches when the pouch is occupied by a laser-sighted handgun. 
     
     
         19 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein an interior of the pouch comprises a surface to facilitate rapid removal of a laser-sighted handgun. 
     
     
         20 . The holster of  claim 1  wherein an interior of the pouch comprises polished leather.