Holster security device
First Claim
1. A holster security device for a holster body having a pocket for the insertion and removal of a firearm, and a safety strap attached to the holster body for secure retention of a firearm in the pocket, said device comprising:
- fastener means having a shank portion and being mounted on the safety strap;
a matching receptacle fastener means mounted on the holster body;
a cylinder lock mechanism mounted on an end cap and retained in the holster body; and
a lock-retaining ring having a tab extending from an upper portion thereof with a latch hook means extending from a lower portion thereof, said retaining ring being lockably rotatable about said cylinder lock mechanism, such that when said fastener means and receptacle fastener means are engaged, said tab is rotatable to engage said latch hook means on said fastener shank portion, to restrain said safety strap from disengagement from the holster body.
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Abstract
A holster security device comprising a latching mechanism which is attached to a holster on a side portion thereof so as to form an integral unit. The device comprises a finger-operated tab extending beyond the housing of the security device and a latch hook which engages a male fastener mounted on a holster safety strap. When the male fastener engages its female counterpart and is aligned with the security device, the strap acts to restrain a firearm. A standard lock and key system is used to provide a high-level of security by locking the moving portions of the safety device and preventing unauthorized removal or theft of a firearm. Another feature of the invention is a trigger safety lock operable in conjunction with a latching mechanism while the firearm is seated in the holster. Optionally, the operation of the safety device parts can be mechanically, electrically, or electronically assisted.
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20 Claims
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1. A holster security device for a holster body having a pocket for the insertion and removal of a firearm, and a safety strap attached to the holster body for secure retention of a firearm in the pocket, said device comprising:
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fastener means having a shank portion and being mounted on the safety strap;
a matching receptacle fastener means mounted on the holster body;
a cylinder lock mechanism mounted on an end cap and retained in the holster body; and
a lock-retaining ring having a tab extending from an upper portion thereof with a latch hook means extending from a lower portion thereof, said retaining ring being lockably rotatable about said cylinder lock mechanism, such that when said fastener means and receptacle fastener means are engaged, said tab is rotatable to engage said latch hook means on said fastener shank portion, to restrain said safety strap from disengagement from the holster body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A holster security device for a holster body having a pocket for the insertion and removal of a firearm, and a safety strap attached to the holster body for secure retention of a firearm in the pocket, said device comprising:
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fastener means having a shank portion and being mounted on the safety strap;
a matching receptacle fastener means mounted on the holster body, a cylinder lock mechanism mounted on an end cap and retained in the holster body;
a sliding flange provided with a latch hook engageable with said male fastener, and a ball-shaped protrusion formed on said flange which aligns with a hole formed in said end cap, to provide a tactile sensation when said latch hook is in the locked position, such that when said fastener means and receptacle fastener means are engaged, said latch hook engages said fastener shank portion, to restrain said safety strap from disengagement from the holster body. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 12, 13)
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11. A holster security device for a holster body having a pocket for the insertion and removal of a firearm, and a safety strap attached to the holster body for secure retention of a firearm in the pocket, said device comprising:
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fastener means having a shank portion and being mounted on the safety strap;
a matching receptacle fastener means mounted on the holster body;
a cylinder lock mechanism mounted on an end cap and retained in the holster body; and
a latching mechanism having formed therein a distended hole having narrow and wide ends, said latching mechanism engaging said fastener means shank portion, said fastener means being restrained by sliding action of said narrow end, when said latching mechanism slides into a locking position.
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14. A method of securing and locking a firearm in a holster comprising:
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providing latching means, a male and female snap-type fastener, and a key and cylinder lock;
strapping said firearm in the holster with a holster safety strap, by inserting said male fastener positioned on said strap into said female fastener mounted on the holster body;
latching said male strap fastener with said latching means; and
locking said cylinder lock using said key, by activating a cylinder pin which extends into a receptacle provided in an end-cap of said cylinder lock. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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