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Handgun holster and retention block therefor

  • US 5,395,021 A
  • Filed: 11/02/1993
  • Issued: 03/07/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A retention block apparatus for use in a holster to retain therein a handgun with a trigger guard against undesired removal from the holster, said apparatus comprising:

  • a rigid frame including an elongated main body having first and second ends with a first exterior side surface joining said ends;

    a U-shaped first slot extending inwardly of the first exterior side surface from the first end to a point adjacent the second end, the slot having a width and depth adapted to substantially totally enclose the trigger guard on the handgun;

    a second slot extending inwardly of the main body and opening into the U-shaped first slot;

    the frame further including a rigid support member extending away from the main body in general alignment with the U-shaped first slot with a portion of the support member adapted to engage and position the barrel of the handgun when the trigger guard is in the U-shaped first slot;

    a rigid latch member mounted pivotally in the second slot at a location adjacent the U-shaped first slot with a latch end portion of the latch member being arranged for selective movement to a first position in the U-shaped first slot to enter into the trigger guard when the trigger guard is in the U-shaped first slot; and

    ,an operating portion of the latch member extending out of the second slot and accessible from the exterior of the main body for selectively moving the latch end portion out of the U-shaped first slot.

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