HOLSTER

Abstract

A holster has an outer wall system with a first side panel having a first top edge and a first bottom edge and a second side panel having a second top edge and a second bottom edge. The first top edge and the second top edge each comprise a plurality of top knuckles complementary and coupled to one another to form a top coupling structure. The first bottom edge and the second bottom edge each comprise a plurality of bottom knuckles complementary and coupled to one another to form a bottom coupling structure. A holster has a primary safety device and/or a secondary safety device. The primary safety device can be configured to directly retain a firearm in the holster unless moved to an open position. The secondary safety device can be configured to retain the primary safety device in a closed position unless disengaged.

Description

BACKGROUND

Holsters for firearms come in various configurations depending on the needs of the user and the firearm used. Holsters with sufficient strength to maintain shape and function are desired, especially those that may experience heavy use, for example, duty holsters for law enforcement officers. Also, devices for retaining a firearm in a holster are a useful safety feature, but such devices can be cumbersome or inhibit rapid drawing of the firearm from the holster.

SUMMARY

Disclosed is a holster for a firearm having an outer wall system with a first side panel having a first top edge and a first bottom edge and a second side panel having a second top edge and a second bottom edge. The first top edge comprises a plurality of first top knuckles with a first top aperture and the first bottom edge comprises a plurality of first bottom knuckles with a first bottom aperture. The second top edge comprises a plurality of second top knuckles with a second top aperture and the second bottom edge comprises a plurality of second bottom knuckles with a second bottom aperture. The plurality of first top knuckles and the plurality of the second top knuckles are configured to interlock with one another when aligned. The plurality of first bottom knuckles and the plurality of second bottom knuckles are configured to interlock with one another when aligned. A top pin is disposed through the aligned first top aperture and second top aperture forming a top coupling structure and a bottom pin is disposed through the aligned first bottom aperture and second bottom aperture forming a bottom coupling structure.

A holster can include a safety system coupled to the outer wall system, and such a holster may or may not include the pluralities of knuckles and pins disclosed above. The safety system includes a primary safety device comprising a firearm retention flange protruding from a first side of the safety base and a user actuation flange protruding from a second side of the safety base. The primary safety device is coupled to the outer wall system and configured to move the firearm retention flange between (a) a closed position blocking at least a portion of the open aft end of the holster cavity to retain the firearm in the holster cavity, and (b) an open position to permit the firearm to pass through the open aft end of the holster cavity.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The subject matter of the present disclosure is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. A more complete understanding of the present disclosure, however, may best be obtained by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the drawing figures.

FIG. 1A illustrates a front perspective view of a holster.

FIG. 1B illustrates a rear perspective view of the holster of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2A illustrates a first side view of the holster of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2B illustrates a first side view of the holster of FIG. 1A including a belt attachment.

FIG. 3 illustrates a second side view of the holster of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the holster of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of the holster of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 6 illustrates a forward or muzzle view of the holster of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 7 illustrates a front perspective view of a magnet assembly for the holster of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded, perspective view of the magnet assembly of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the magnet assembly of FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of the magnet assembly of FIG. 7.

FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the magnet assembly of FIG. 7 taken along line A-A shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12A illustrates a back view of the holster of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 12B illustrates a back view of the holster of FIG. 2B with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 12C illustrates another back view of the holster of FIG. 2B.

FIG. 12D illustrates another back view of the holster of FIG. 2B with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 12E illustrates a back view of another holster with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 12F illustrates another back view of the holster of FIG. 12E with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 12G illustrates a back view of another holster with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 12H illustrates another back view of the holster of FIG. 12G with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 13 illustrates a close-up view of a safety system of the holster of FIG. 1B.

FIG. 14 illustrates another close-up view of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 1B.

FIG. 15 illustrates another close-up view of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 1B.

FIG. 16 illustrates a close-up perspective view of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 1B.

FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate cross-sectional views of the holster of FIG. 6 without a belt attachment taken along line B-B.

FIGS. 18A and 18B illustrate exploded perspective views of the holster of FIGS. 2B-6.

FIG. 19A illustrates a close-up aft perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12E with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 19B illustrates another close-up aft perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12E with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 19C illustrates a close-up forward perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12E with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 19D illustrates another close-up forward perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12E with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 19E illustrates a close-up view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12E.

FIG. 20A illustrates a close-up aft perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12G with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 20B illustrates another close-up aft perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12G with a firearm disposed therein.

FIG. 20C illustrates a close-up aft view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12G with a partial cross-section thereof.

FIG. 20D illustrates another close-up aft view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12G with a partial cross-section thereof.

FIG. 20E illustrates a close-up aft perspective view of components of the safety system of the holster of FIG. 12G with a partial cross-section thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The detailed description of various examples herein refers to the accompanying drawings, which show various examples by way of illustration. While these various examples are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice this disclosure, other examples may be realized and logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

As used herein, the term “aft,” “back,” “rear,” or the like refers to the direction associated with a butt (e.g., the back or rear end) of a firearm or the breech of a firearm barrel, or generally, to the direction of recoil in response to firing a round or cartridge in a firearm. As used herein, the term “forward,” “front,” or the like refers to the direction associated with a muzzle (e.g., the front end) of the firearm or barrel, or generally, to the direction of flight of a projectile (e.g., a bullet) fired from a firearm.

With reference to FIGS. 1A-6, a holster 100 for a firearm or other like device extends from an aft end 150 to a forward end 160 (i.e., a muzzle end 160). Forward end 160 can be configured to house at least a portion of the muzzle of a firearm disposed in holster 100, or forward end 160 can be open and configured to allow a muzzle of a firearm to pass therethrough (e.g., such that the firearm muzzle rests outside of and/or forward of forward end 160). Aft end 150 is configured to house and/or retain an aft portion of a firearm (e.g., at or aft of the breech). Aft end 150 of holster 100 includes an opening through which a firearm can be inserted into a firearm cavity (or cavity) 90 of holster 100. Holster 100 extends between a top end 130 and a bottom end 140. Top end 130 corresponds to a top of the firearm that will be disposed in cavity 90 of holster 100 (the top of the firearm being the portion of the firearm facing upward when properly held to fire by a right side up user). Bottom end 140 corresponds to a bottom of the firearm that will be disposed in the cavity 90 of holster 100 (the bottom of the firearm being the portion of the firearm facing downward when properly held to fire by a right side up user).

Holster 100 comprises an outer wall 105 defining holster cavity 90 configured to receive and/or retain a firearm in holster 100. Outer wall (or “outer wall system”) 105 comprises a first side panel 110 and a second side panel 120 opposite first side panel 110 across holster cavity 90. First side panel 110 and second side panel 120 can be separate pieces coupled together, e.g., at top end 130 and bottom end 140. First side panel 110 and second side panel 120 can be one piece of material (e.g., a monolithic or integral piece of material) folded over at one end and coupled together at another end (e.g., bottom end 140) to define holster cavity 90. For example, first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 can be coupled together at top end 130 and/or bottom end 140. First side panel 110 can be an inboard side panel of holster, and second side panel 120 can be an outboard side panel of the holster (i.e., first side panel 110 can be configured to be disposed closer to the holster wearer's body than second side panel 120).

With additional reference to FIGS. 12A-12D, holster cavity 90 can comprise one or more chambers. For example, holster cavity 90 can comprise a main cavity 92 configured to house and retain the firearm barrel therein (and any other components around the barrel such as a slide, barrel shroud, ejector rod, and/or the like). The firearm barrel can be disposed below top end 130 of outer wall system 105.

Holster cavity 90 can comprise an attachment cavity 94. Attachment cavity 94 can be in fluid communication with, and lower than, main cavity 92. Attachment cavity 94 can be configured to house a firearm attachment attached below the barrel (e.g., a rail attachment coupled below the barrel and/or forward of the trigger guard of the firearm, such as a light, a laser sight, and/or the like). Via an attachment cavity 94, holster 100 can be compatible with firearms comprising rail attachments.

As shown in FIGS. 5, 17A, 17B, 18A, and 18B, first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 are coupled together at top end 130 and bottom end 140. The first side panel and the second side panel can each comprise one or more coupling knuckles which can be coupled together to couple the first and second side panels. The coupling knuckles on the first side panel can be disposed in any suitable position, such as at a top portion (e.g., top edge) and/or bottom portion (e.g., bottom edge) of the first side panel, such that the coupling knuckles can be at or incorporated in the top end and/or the bottom end of the holster when the first side panel and second side panel are coupled together. The coupling knuckles on the second side panel can be disposed in any suitable position complementary to the positions of the first side panel coupling knuckles, such as at a top portion (e.g., top edge) and/or bottom portion (e.g., bottom edge) of the second side panel. The second side panel coupling knuckles can be at or incorporated in the top end and/or the bottom end of the holster when the first side panel and second side panel are coupled together. The first side panel coupling knuckles can align with the second side panel coupling knuckles, creating a coupling structure (e.g., a coupling line, column, or joint (e.g., a static joint)) of coupling knuckles coupling the first side panel and the second side panel.

For example, first side panel 110 can comprise first top knuckles 111A (disposed at a first top edge of first side panel 110) and second side panel 120 can comprise second top knuckles 121A (disposed at a second top edge of second side panel 120). Each knuckle in first top knuckles 111A and second top knuckles 121A can comprise an aperture disposed therethrough (e.g., in a longitudinal direction along a length of each knuckle). The aperture can be disposed in a direction spanning between aft end 150 and muzzle end 160. The positions of first top knuckles 111A can be complementary to the positions of second top knuckles 121A, such that first top knuckles 111A alternate and interlock with second top knuckles 121A. When disposed in position, the apertures in first top knuckles 111A and the apertures in second top knuckles 121A align with one another and a retaining rod or pin 98 (e.g., a top pin) can be disposed through the apertures in first top knuckles 111A and second top knuckles 121A to form coupling structure 109 (a top coupling structure).

A coupling structure on the top surface of a holster can span at least a portion of the top surface between the muzzle end and the breech end. For example, coupling structure 109 spans a length of top end 130 at an aft portion 136 of top end 130. Aft portion 136 can be along a different line than another portion(s) of top end 130 of holster 100. For example, a forward portion 132 of top end 130 can be closer to a bore axis of a firearm disposed in holster 100 than aft portion 136. Accordingly, forward portion 132 and aft portion 136 of top end 130 can be disposed along different lines or planes, with a transition portion 134 (i.e., a ramp portion) therebetween. In various examples, a coupling structure similar to coupling structure 109 can be comprised in each of forward portion 132, transition portion 134, and/or aft portion 136 of top end 130, along at least a portion thereof (e.g., a coupling structure disposed in each of forward portion 132 and aft portion 136).

Coupling structure 109 on top end 130 of holster 100 can be covered by a top cap 131. Additional coupling structures at top end 130 can be covered by additional top caps. Top cap 131 can be part of top end 130 and/or coupled to a top portion of first side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120. For example, top cap 131 can comprise apertures through the ends thereof, and/or at any other suitable portion, that align with the apertures of the first top coupling knuckles 111A and second top coupling knuckles 121A, such that coupling rod 98 is disposed through the top cap 131 apertures. Top cap 131 can hide the coupling structure thereunder for aesthetic purposes and/or to provide a more suitable shape for the outer surface of holster 100 (e.g., providing flat and/or rounded surfaces to avoid holster 100 from snagging on clothing and/or discomfort from holster edges digging into the body of a holster user).

As another example, first side panel 110 can comprise first bottom knuckles 111B (disposed at a first bottom edge of first side panel 110) and second side panel 120 can comprise second bottom knuckles 121B (disposed at a second bottom edge of second side panel 120). Each knuckle in first bottom knuckles 111B and second bottom knuckles 121B can comprise an aperture disposed therethrough (e.g., in a longitudinal direction along a length of each knuckle). The aperture can be disposed in a direction spanning between aft end 150 and muzzle end 160. The positions of first bottom knuckles 111B can be complementary to the positions of second bottom knuckles 121B, such that first bottom knuckles 111B alternate and interlock with second bottom knuckles 121B. When disposed in position, the apertures in first bottom knuckles 111B and the apertures in second bottom knuckles 121B align with one another and a retaining rod or pin 99 (e.g., a bottom pin) can be disposed through the apertures in first bottom knuckles 111B and second bottom knuckles 121B to form the interlocking coupling structure (a bottom coupling structure) (similar to the structure of coupling structure 109, discussed herein).

Retaining rods 98, 99 can comprise any suitable material, such as a polymeric material (e.g., carbon fiber, a composite structure, and/or the like), a metallic material (e.g., steel, aluminum, and/or other metals or alloys), a ceramic material, and/or the like. Retaining rods 98, 99 can comprise a smooth or textured outer surface, and can be maintained in position by tight fit, adhesive, welding or brazing, and/or in any other suitable manner.

A coupling structure on the bottom surface of a holster can span at least a portion of the bottom surface between the muzzle end and the breech end. For example, the coupling structure including first bottom coupling knuckles 111B and second bottom coupling knuckles 121B can span at least a portion of the length of bottom end 140 (e.g., the entire length of bottom end 140).

A coupling structure on bottom end 140 of holster 100 can be covered by a bottom cap 141. Additional coupling structures at bottom end 140 can be covered by additional bottom caps. Bottom cap 141 can be part of bottom end 140 and/or coupled to a bottom portion of first side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120. For example, bottom cap 141 can comprise apertures through the ends thereof, and/or at any other suitable portion, that align with the apertures of the first bottom coupling knuckles 111B and second bottom coupling knuckles 121B, such that coupling rod 99 is disposed through the bottom cap 141 apertures. Bottom cap 141 can hide the coupling structure thereunder for aesthetic purposes and/or to provide a more suitable shape for the outer surface of holster 100 (e.g., providing flat and/or rounded surfaces to avoid holster 100 from snagging on clothing and/or discomfort from holster edges digging into the body of a holster user).

The cross-sectional shape of the coupling knuckles can be any suitable shape, such circular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, oval, and/or the like. The cross-sectional shape of a coupling knuckle on the first side panel can be the same as and/or complementary to the cross-sectional shape of a coupling knuckle on the second side panel. The coupling structure (e.g., a coupling line, column, or joint) formed by the coupling between the first and second side panel coupling knuckles can be rigid or fixed (i.e., the coupling of the first and second side panel coupling knuckles, and the retaining rod disposed therethrough, can be fixedly coupled such that there is little or no movement in the coupling structure).

Coupling structures formed by coupling knuckles, as discussed herein, can provide various benefits. For example, holsters having separate first and second side panels (e.g., first side panel 110 and second side panel 120) can improve case of manufacture, for example, because separate side panels can be manufactured and coupled together without required deformation or other manipulation. Similarly, the side panels for a holster can be manufactured with greater strength and/or rigidity (e.g., including external structural ribs 112, 118 and/or internal structure ribs 107). Thus, the structure of holster 100 having first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 of outer wall system 105 coupled by coupling structures comprising coupling knuckles, as discussed herein, can provide resistance against compression force against the outer wall side panels toward holster cavity 90. Thus, holster 100 can be resistant to deformation from external force (e.g., caused from heavy use or law enforcement duty use), protecting a firearm disposed in holster 100 and the user's ability to draw the firearm. The coupling structures discussed herein can also improve strength of the holster, for example, by providing greater rigidity and resistance to pressure from outside the respective coupling structure toward the holster cavity 90. Such coupling structures (e.g., resembling joints or hinges) can resist forces that may otherwise damage other coupling methods, such as a fold in the outer wall system to form the first and second side panels, and/or coupling via fasteners (e.g., each fastener and coupling aperture therefor through the outer wall system can provide a weakness or potential failure point). Further, the coupling structures having coupling knuckles discussed herein can provide more compact dimensions (e.g., a shorter length between top end 130 and bottom end 140) because excess outer wall material is not required through which fasteners can be disposed. Yet further, as shown in FIG. 3, the cosmetic side of the holster (e.g., second side panel 120 that would be outward-facing when worn by a user) can comprise no visible hardware for coupling the side panels of the outer wall system, providing a cleaner appearance (fastener 169 is to couple magnet assembly 200 to outer wall system 105, discussed herein).

As shown in FIGS. 1A-2B, first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 can be coupled via one or more fasteners (alternatively or in addition to coupling structures formed by the coupling knuckles discussed herein). Fasteners 104 can be disposed through coupling apertures 103 to provide further coupling of first side panel 110 and second side panel 120.

First side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120 can comprise guard panels 155. Guard panels 155 can span alongside portions of holster 100 (e.g., corresponding to first side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120), thus being configured to cover the sides of a firearm disposed in holster cavity 90. The spaces 193 and 96 above and/or below guard panels 155 can provide clearance for firearm sights and/or a firearm handle, respectively. For example, space 193, above guard panels 155 and at least partially enclosed by coupling structure 109 and/or top cap 131, can be configured to allow a space for a sight (e.g., a red dot sight 30 shown in FIG. 1B, or other mounted optic) coupled to the firearm. As another example, bottom open space 96, below guard panels 155, can be configured to allow a handle of a firearm to be exposed. Bottom open space 96 provides more exposed surface of the firearm handle to facilitate easier gripping of the handle and drawing of the firearm from holster 100.

Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 2B-6, holster 100 can comprise a belt attachment 400. Belt attachment 400 can comprise a belt coupling portion 410 and an outer wall coupling portion 420. Belt coupling portion 410 and outer wall coupling portion 420 can be separate components coupled to other another, or may be one integral and/or monolithic component. Belt coupling portion 410 can comprise belt loops 412 configured to allow a user's belt to pass therethrough, coupling holster 100 to the user's belt. Outer wall coupling portion 420 can comprise coupling apertures 486 in any suitable arrangement configured to allow coupling of outer wall coupling portion 420 to outer wall system 105 (e.g., to first side panel 110). Outer wall coupling portion 420 can provide at least one coupling point to outer wall system 105 (e.g., two or three coupling points). As shown in FIG. 2B, outer wall coupling portion 420 provides three coupling points (two aft coupling points 488 and one forward coupling point 487). For example, holster 100 comprises three coupling points in a triangular configuration. Each coupling point can comprise multiple coupling apertures 486 to allow the user to adjust the cant or angle along curved line 45 of the firearm resting in holster cavity 90 during use.

The positions of coupling points 487, 488 (and coupling apertures 486 therein) can be in positions complementary to the positions of coupling apertures 116 in outer wall system 105 (e.g., in first side panel 110), such that outer wall coupling portion 420 of belt attachment 400 can be coupled to the respective side panel by fastener(s) 402 being disposed through the coupling apertures 486 of outer wall coupling portion 420 and coupling apertures 116 of first side panel 110.

Coupling apertures 486 in outer wall coupling portion 420 of belt attachment 400 can be of any suitable configuration or shape. For example, at least one of the coupling apertures can comprise a shape complementary to the cross-sectional shape of the fastener disposed therethrough (e.g., the shape of coupling apertures 486). As another example, at least one of the coupling apertures can comprise a shape larger than the cross-sectional shape of the fastener disposed therethrough (e.g., an elongated shape), such that the fastener can be disposed within various portions of the coupling aperture. For example, each coupling point 487, 488 can comprise one elongated coupling aperture allowing the respective fastener to be disposed at a desired position within the elongated coupling apertures, thus selecting the cant or tilt of the holster along curved line 45.

Outer wall coupling portion 420 can comprise recesses in which coupling apertures 486 are disposed. The recesses can be disposed in an outer side of outer wall coupling portion 420 (the side of outer wall coupling portion 420 that will contact the body of a user of holster 100). For example, outer wall coupling portion 420 can comprise forward recess 424, which comprises forward coupling point 487, and aft recess 426, which comprises aft coupling points 488. There can be a recess channel connecting forward recess 424 and aft recess 426. The presence of such recessed portions in the outer side of outer wall coupling portion 420 can decrease the surface area that is in contact with the holster wearer/user, thus providing less of a risk of discomfort caused by prolonged pressure on the body. Belt attachment 400 and/or outer wall coupling portion 420 can comprise a bottom portion 429 that curves away from the body of a holster wearer/user (i.e., curving toward holster 100). The curved surface of bottom portion 429 facing the wearer/user can provide less contact with the wearer during use and provide a gradual and/or rounded surface that can contact the wearer's body, mitigating the risk of discomfort from an edge of material irritating or digging into the wearer's body or skin.

The recesses in the outer side of outer wall coupling portion 420 can be protrusions on the inner side 428 of outer wall coupling portion 420. Protrusions on inner side 428 of outer wall coupling portion 420 can provide spacing (e.g., spacing 452) between belt attachment 400 and outer wall system 105 to allow a holster user's thumb or other digit to be disposed therebetween to actuate and/or utilize a safety system 300 coupled to outer wall system 105, discussed further herein. Outer wall coupling portion 420 can be coupled directly to outer wall system 105, or a spacer 430 can be provided and coupled between outer wall coupling portion 420 and outer wall system 105 to allow for greater space in spacing 452. Spacer 430 can comprise coupling apertures 433 positioned complementary to the positions of coupling apertures 486 on outer wall coupling portion 420 of belt attachment 400 and coupling apertures 116 on first side panel 110. Fasteners can pass through belt attachment 400 and spacer 430 and couple with first side panel 110.

Further, first side panel 110 can comprise outer wall protrusions 114 protruding outward from first side panel 110 (away from holster cavity 90). Outer wall protrusions 114 can help provide clearance within spacing 452 between outer wall system 105 and belt attachment 400. Coupling apertures 116 can be disposed on or in outer wall protrusions 114. Protrusions 114 can be disposed in any suitable configuration allowing coupling of outer wall system 105 and belt attachment 400, and/or adjustment of the angle or tilt of outer wall system 105 relative to belt attachment 400. For example, the three protrusions 114 provide three coupling points in a triangular configuration on outer wall system 105.

Structural ribs 112, 118 can be coupled to and/or between protrusions 114, which can add strength and rigidity to the outer wall system 105 and first side pane 110. Structural ribs 112 span between protrusions 114 in a triangular configuration. Structural ribs 118 extend from protrusions 114 and couple to safety system 300.

With additional reference to FIGS. 7-11, holster 100 can comprise a magnet assembly 200. Magnet assembly 200 can be configured to couple to a metal (e.g., steel) portion of the firearm disposed in holster 100 to retain the firearm in holster 100. For example, magnet assembly 200 can be coupled to muzzle end 160 of outer wall system 105 and holster 100. Magnet assembly 200 can comprise a magnet 220. Magnet 220 can be configured to attract and be in magnetic communication with a muzzle of a firearm disposed in holster cavity 90 of holster 100. Magnet 220 can comprise any suitable shape, such as a circular, cylindrical, rectangular, square, cube, and/or the like. Magnet 220 can comprise a magnet inner surface 224 configured to face inwardly into holster cavity 90. Magnet inner surface 224 can be configured to be in communication with a muzzle or crown of a firearm disposed in holster cavity 90. Magnet inner surface 224 can be configured to be proximate and/or abutting the muzzle or crown of a firearm disposed in holster cavity 90. In response to a firearm being disposed in holster 100 and properly seated with the muzzle or crown abutting magnet inner surface 224 and being in magnetic communication with magnet 220, an audible click sound can be produced indicating that the firearm is properly seated within holster 100.

Magnet assembly 200 can comprise a magnet housing 210 configured to couple to magnet 220 and hold magnet 220 in place. Magnet housing 210 can comprise a magnet recess 216. Magnet recess 216 can have a shape complementary to the shape of magnet 220, such that movement of magnet 220 within magnet recess 216 can be minimized or eliminated. Magnet 220 can be disposed at least partially within magnet recess 216. Magnet inner surface 224 can be substantially even with a top edge of magnet recess 216, or magnet inner surface 224 can be inside or outside of magnet recess 216 (e.g., forward or aft of the top edge of magnet recess 216).

Muzzle end 160 can comprise retention ledges 166 (shown in FIG. 1A) extending inwardly from the side panels of the outer wall system. Retention ledges 166 can be configured to at least partially retain magnet housing 210 in place between first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 and not travel in a forward direction and out of outer wall system 105.

Muzzle end 160 of outer wall system 105 can comprise a coupling device or system configured to couple magnet assembly 200 (and/or magnet housing 210) to outer wall system 105. Magnet assembly 200 (and/or magnet housing 210) can be coupled to and between first side panel 110 and second side panel 120. Magnet housing 210 can comprise a housing coupling device or system complementary to the coupling device/system of outer wall system 105 to facilitate coupling of muzzle end 160 to magnet housing 210.

With additional reference to FIGS. 2A and 3, the coupling device of muzzle end 160 of outer wall system 105 can comprise a coupling aperture (e.g., coupling aperture 162) disposed through outer wall system 105 at muzzle end 160. The coupling aperture in muzzle end 160 can be disposed through first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 such that the coupling apertures in each side panel are aligned. Magnet housing 210 can comprise a housing coupling aperture 212 disposed at a position complementary to coupling apertures 162 in first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 at muzzle end 160. Magnet housing 210 can be disposed within outer wall system 105 at muzzle end 160 and between first side panel 110 and second side panel 120. In response to magnet housing 210 being disposed between first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 in muzzle end 160, housing coupling aperture 212 can align with coupling aperture 162 in first side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120 and at least one fastener 169 (e.g., a screw, bolt, or any other suitable fastener) can be disposed therethrough to at least partially secure magnet housing 210 to muzzle end 160 of outer wall system 105. Two fasteners 169 can be disposed to couple magnet housing 210 to muzzle end 160 (e.g., one fastener through the coupling aperture 162 of each of first side panel 110 and second side panel 120).

The coupling device of muzzle end 160 of outer wall system 105 can comprise coupling aperture 164 disposed through outer wall system 105 at muzzle end 160. Coupling aperture 164 in muzzle end 160 can be disposed through first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 such that the coupling apertures in each side panel are aligned. Magnet housing 210 can comprise a housing coupling stud 214 protruding from a surface (e.g., a side surface proximate to and/or abutting first side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120) at a space complementary to coupling apertures 164 in first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 at muzzle end 160. Magnet housing 210 can be disposed within outer wall system 105 at muzzle end 160 and between first side panel 110 and second side panel 120. In response to magnet housing 210 being disposed between first side panel 110 and second side panel 120 in muzzle end 160, housing coupling stud 214 can align with coupling aperture 164 in first side panel 110 and/or second side panel 120, and coupling aperture(s) 164 can receive housing coupling stud 214 therein to at least partially couple magnet housing 210 to outer wall system 105. A housing coupling stud 214 can be comprised and protruding from opposite surfaces of magnet housing 210 such that housing coupling studs 214 are received by coupling apertures 164 on both sides of muzzle end 160 (through both of first side panel 110 and second side panel 120).

The coupling device of muzzle end 160 can comprise both coupling apertures 162, 164, and the housing coupling device can comprise both coupling aperture 212 and coupling stud 214, on one or both sides of each.

The magnet of a magnet assembly can be directly coupled to muzzle end 160 of outer wall system 105, for example, by the magnet comprising the coupling device(s) discussed herein with regard to magnet housing 210 (e.g., magnet can comprise coupling apertures and/or coupling studs complementary to coupling apertures of outer wall system 105). Thus, a magnet can couple directly to outer wall system 105 (e.g., if the magnet assembly does not comprise a magnet housing or the like).

Magnet assembly 200 can further comprise a stabilizer rod 230. Stabilizer rod 230 can be coupled to magnet 220 and/or magnet housing 210. Stabilizer rod 230 can extend inwardly into holster cavity 90, for example, along an axis along which a firearm barrel bore will extend in response to the firearm being disposed in holster cavity 90. Stabilizer rod 230 can be configured to be disposed within a bore of a firearm in response to the firearm being disposed within holster cavity 90 to stabilize the firearm within holster 100. That is, in response to a firearm being inserted into holster cavity 90, stabilizer rod 230 can be inserted into the firearm bore and rest therein in response to the firearm being seated in holster 100 (e.g., with the muzzle or crown being disposed proximate or abutting magnet 220).

Stabilizer rod 230 can comprise any suitable cross-sectional shape. For example, stabilizer rod 230 can comprise a circular cross-sectional shape complementary to a barrel bore. As another example, stabilizer rod 230 can comprise a square, triangular, rectangular, or any other geometric cross-sectional shape having at least one dimension complementary to a barrel bore (e.g., the corners of a shape can be configured to contact the surface of the firearm bore). Stabilizer rod 230 can comprise a cross-sectional dimension complementary to a certain firearm caliber. Stabilizer rod 230 can comprise rifling edges 233, which can be complementary to the rifling of a firearm to be disposed within holster 100. Thus, rifling edges 233 can be positioned within the complementary rifling in the barrel of the firearm to further stabilize the firearm.

Stabilizer rod 230 and magnet 220 can comprise center points along a common axis.

Stabilizer rod 230 can couple to magnet 220 (e.g., with a forward surface of stabilizer rod 230 proximate or abutting magnet inner surface 223) such that a portion of magnet inner surface 223 is radially outward of stabilizer rod 230 relative to the common axis. Such radially outward portion of magnet inner surface 223 can be exposed and/or configured to be proximate and/or abutting the crown of a firearm barrel disposed in holster 100. Magnet recess 216 can comprise a center point along the same common axis of stabilizer rod 230 and magnet 220.

Magnet assembly 200 can comprise a fastener 209 disposed through and coupling magnet housing 210, magnet 220, and/or stabilizer rod 230. Magnet housing 210 can comprise a coupling aperture 217 disposed therethrough (e.g., through magnet recess 216), and magnet 220 can comprise magnet coupling aperture 222 disposed therethrough. Fastener 209 can be disposed such coupling aperture through magnet housing 210 and magnet coupling aperture 222. Stabilizer rod 230 can comprise a coupling void 232 configured to receive an end of fastener 209 to couple magnet housing 210, magnet 220, and/or stabilizer rod 230 together. Fastener 209 can comprise threading, and coupling void 232 of stabilizer rod 230 can comprise complementary threading to receive the threaded fastener 209.

Use of magnet 220 and/or stabilizer rod 230 can help retain a firearm disposed in holster 100 in place in a desired position (e.g., keeping the firearm bore along a desired axis within holster 100). For example, with holster 100 having attachment cavity 94, if using holster 100 for a firearm without a rail attachment coupled thereto, without magnet 220 and/or stabilizer rod 230, the firearm may shift or wiggle within holster cavity 90 with attachment cavity being empty. Thus, magnet 220 and/or stabilizer rod 230 allow better stabilization within holster 100 for any firearm, with or without a rail attachment or other features (or firearms for which holster 100 may not be specifically designed or fitted).

In various examples, holster 100 can comprise a safety system (e.g., safety system 300). A safety system of a holster can be configured to retain a firearm in the holster unless deliberately drawn by the user. A safety system for a holster can comprise a primary safety device configured move between an open position and a closed position (e.g., by user actuation and/or spring bias). In response to the primary safety device being in the closed position, the primary safety device is configured to directly retain a firearm in the holster unless moved to the open position (e.g., by some act by the holster user) to remove or draw the firearm from the holster. In various examples, a safety system for a holster can comprise a secondary safety device configured to move between a secondary engaged position and a secondary disengaged position. In response to the secondary safety device being disposed in the secondary engaged position, the secondary safety device can be configured to retain the primary safety device in the closed position even if a holster user attempts to move the primary safety device from the closed position to the open position. In response to the secondary safety device being disposed in the secondary disengaged position, the primary safety device can be moved from the closed position to the open position, allowing drawing of the firearm. Thus, the secondary safety device provides an added level of protection against unwanted or accidental removal of the firearm from a holster.

With reference to FIGS. 12A-16 and 18A-18B, holster 100 can comprise a safety system 300. Safety system 300 can be coupled to outer wall system 105 (to first side panel 110). Safety system 300 can comprise a safety device housing 305 coupled to first side panel 110. Safety device housing 305 can be disposed at least partially within and/or coupled to safety device ribs 119 protruding externally from first side panel 110. Fasteners 308 can couple safety device housing 305 to first side panel 110. At least a portion of various other components of safety system 300 can be at least partially disposed in safety housing 305.

Safety system 300 can comprise a primary safety device 310 coupled to outer wall system 105 (to first side panel 110). Primary safety device 310 can be configured to move between a closed position 311 and an open position 313. In closed position 311, primary safety device 310 can be configured to retain a firearm 10 in holster cavity 90 of the holster (e.g., by blocking at least a portion of the open aft end of holster cavity 90). In open position 313, primary safety device 310 can be configured not to block (or be clear of) the open aft end of holster cavity 90 to allow firearm 10 to pass therethrough (e.g., to allowing drawing of firearm 10 from holster 100 and/or holstering of firearm 10).

Primary safety device 310 can comprise a firearm retention flange 316, which moves between closed position 311 (blocking holster cavity 90 and/or main cavity 92 in which the firearm barrel is disposed) and open position 313 (in which firearm retention flange 316 is outside or clear of holster cavity 90 and/or main cavity 92 to allow drawing of firearm 10). Firearm retention flange 316 can move between closed position 311 and open position 313 in response to an action by the user.

Primary safety device 310 can comprise a user activation flange 314. User activation flange can extend in a different direction than firearm retention flange 316. User activation flange 314 can be disposed in spacing 452 to allow the user's thumb or other digit to be disposed in spacing 452 and act upon user activation flange 314 and primary safety device 310. User activation flange 314 can comprise an engagement surface, which can be ergonomically designed to receive a user's thumb or other digit to facilitate desired movement of primary safety device 310. For example, the engagement surface of user activation flange 314 can be a curved and/or concave surface facing toward the top end 130, aft end 150, and/or belt attachment 400 of holster 100. The engagement surface can comprise texturing, ridges, grooves, and/or the like to facilitate the user's thumb or other digit engaging with user activation flange 314 to lessen the risk of slipping. Primary safety device 310, in response to an action by the holster user on user activation flange 314 (or any other suitable portion) can move or translate in any suitable direction or manner to shift between the closed position and the open position.

Primary safety device 310 can comprise a safety base 312, firearm retention flange 316 protruding from a first side of safety base 312, and user activation flange 314 protruding from a second side of safety base 312. Safety base 312 of primary safety device 310 can span a length in a forward-aft direction. Firearm retention flange 316 can be disposed on primary safety device 310 more aft than user activation flange 314. When in closed position 311, firearm retention flange 316 can be disposed on primary safety device 310 more proximate holster cavity 90 than user activation flange 314. When in open position 313, firearm retention flange 316 can be disposed on primary safety device 310 more proximate top end 130 than user activation flange 314.

Safety base 312 can be coupled to outer wall system 105 (e.g., first side panel 110). For example, primary safety device 310 can comprise a coupling aperture 319, through which a retaining pin or rod 97 can be disposed to couple primary safety device 310 to outer wall system 105. The movement of primary safety device 310 to change between closed position 311 and open position 313 can be rotation or pivoting about pivot point 303 (which can be at or proximate the position of coupling aperture 319 and/or retaining pin 97). To move primary safety device 310 from closed position 311 to open position 313, the user can engage the user activation flange 314 (e.g., the engagement surface thereof) and rotate or pivot primary safety device 310 in direction 351. In response, user activation flange 314 can be pivoted downward (toward bottom end 140) about pivot point 303 and firearm retention flange 316 can be rotated toward top end 130 and away from and/or clear of holster cavity 90 and/or main cavity 92, such that firearm retention flange 316 is clear thereof. In response, the user can draw firearm 10 from holster cavity 90. To move primary safety device 310 from open position 313 to closed position 311 (e.g., in response to firearm 10 being sufficiently inserted into holster cavity 90), primary safety device 310 can be rotated about pivot point 303, such that user activation flange 314 is rotated upward (toward top end 130) and firearm retention flange 316 is rotated downward (toward bottom end 140).

Primary safety device 310 can comprise a spring 345 configured to provide a bias of primary safety device 310 toward either closed position 311 or open position 313. For example, spring 345 can cause primary safety device 310 to be biased toward closed position 311 (i.e., a closed bias). Accordingly, in response the user or other force moving primary safety device 310 from closed position 311 toward open position 313, without fully reaching open position 313 (e.g., such that firearm retention flange 316 is never clear of holster cavity 90), upon release of the force toward open position 313, the closed bias of spring 345 can automatically return primary safety device 310 to closed position 311 (e.g., without any external or user activation).

With additional reference to FIGS. 17A-17B, holster 100 can comprise a primary device locking arm 360. Locking arm 360 can be coupled to outer wall system 105 (e.g., to an internal surface of first side panel 110) in a locking arm channel 108. Locking arm 360 can be configured to move between an unlocked position 361 and a locked position 363. In locked position 363, locking arm 360 can block primary safety device 310 from moving from open position 313 to closed position 311 (regardless of whether primary safety device 310 has a bias toward closed position 311). In examples in which primary safety device 310 has a bias toward closed position 311, in response to primary safety device 310 being moved to open position 313, locking arm 360 in locked position 363 can hold primary safety device 310 in open position 313 to facilitate more case in drawing firearm 10 from holster cavity 90 and/or replacing firearm 10 therein. This can mitigate the risk of primary safety device 310 causing difficulty during firearm drawing, e.g., by primary safety device 310 moving toward closed position 311 and at least partially blocking holster cavity 90 and firearm drawing, scraping against firearm 10 as it is being drawn, and/or the like.

Locking arm 360 can comprise a locking arm body 362 and a locking arm aft end 366. Locking arm aft end 366 can be disposed at or proximate aft end 150 of holster 100, such that locking arm aft end 366, in response to locking arm 360 being disposed in locked position 363, can block or traverse the path of movement (e.g., rotation) of firearm retention flange 316 toward closed position 311 in response to primary safety device being disposed in open position 313. Primary safety device 310 and/or firearm retention flange 316 can comprise a locking recess 367. In response to being in open position 313, locking recess 367 can be configured to receive locking arm aft end 366. Locking arm aft end 366 can be engaged with locking recess 367 to prevent or mitigate the risk of movement of Primary safety device 310 to closed position 311.

Locking arm body 362 can span between locking arm aft end 366 and a locking arm forward end 364. Locking arm forward end 364 can be disposed at or proximate forward end 160 of holster 100. Locking arm forward end 364 can comprise an engagement lip 368 protruding radially from locking arm body 362 toward an interior of holster cavity 90. In response to locking arm 360 being in locked position 363, locking arm forward end 364 can be positioned such that engagement lip 368 is disposed aft of its position when firearm 10 is disposed in holster cavity 90. In response to locking arm 360 being in locked position 363 and firearm 10 being inserted into holster cavity 90, a forward portion of firearm 10 (e.g., at or proximate the firearm muzzle) can engage with engagement lip 368. In response, firearm 10 being inserted into the holster can move (e.g., translate) locking arm 360 in the same direction as the firearm movement in a forward direction, and into unlocked position 361. In response, locking arm aft end 366 is no longer disposed in locking recess 367 and/or blocking the movement path of primary safety device 310 from moving from open position 313 to closed position 311. Thus, inserting firearm 10 into the holster can allow closing of primary safety device 310 (i.e., moving from open position 313 to closed position 311), including automatically in response to a spring bias toward closed position 311.

A spring 349 can be coupled to outer wall system 105 and/or locking arm 360 causing locking arm 360 to have a spring bias toward locked position 363. Thus, when firearm 10 is disposed in the holster, causing locking arm 360 to be disposed in unlocked position 361 (e.g., from engagement of firearm 10 with engagement lip 368), in response to moving firearm 10 in an aft direction (e.g., drawing firearm 10 from the holster), locking arm 360 can move rearward with firearm 10 automatically. In response to the holster user drawing firearm 10 by moving primary safety device 310 to open position 313, locking arm 360 can move into locked position 363 in response to the spring bias, and lock primary safety device 310 in open position 313. In response to firearm 10 being moved rearward without primary safety device 310 being moved to open position 313 (e.g., resulting from the holster wearer falling or at least partially inverting, or from someone trying to remove firearm 10 from the holster improperly or without permission from the holster wearer), locking arm 360 can move in an aft direction, and contact a forward surface 315 of firearm retention flange 316. Forward surface 315 of firearm retention flange 316 can comprise a locking arm safety void 323, which in response to primary safety device 310 being disposed in closed position 311, is configured to receive locking arm aft end 366 in response to movement of firearm 10 and/or locking arm 360 in an aft direction. Thus, in a situation in which firearm 10 is being moved in an aft direction (e.g., without intention by the holster wearer of drawing firearm 10), locking arm aft end 366 can move into safety void 323. In response, locking arm aft end 366 can prevent movement of Primary safety device 310 toward open position 313 by being engaged with safety void 323 and the surfaces therein. This structure provides an added safety feature, further securing firearm 10 within holster cavity 90, for example, if a perpetrator is trying to forcibly remove a law enforcement officer's firearm from holster 100.

Safety system 300 can further comprise a secondary safety device 330. Secondary safety device 330 can be coupled to outer wall system 105 and/or within safety housing 305. Secondary safety device 330 can be configured to move between a secondary engaged position 331 and secondary disengaged position 333. Secondary safety device 330 can be configured to at least partially prevent movement of primary safety device 310 in closed position 311 toward open position 313 when secondary safety device 330 is disposed in secondary engaged position 331.

As shown in FIGS. 13-16, secondary safety device 330 can comprise a secondary safety body 332 spanning between a secondary safety first end 334 (which can be a forward end) and a secondary safety second end 336 (which can be an aft end). In response to secondary safety device 330 being disposed in secondary engaged position 331, secondary safety body 332 and/or secondary safety second end 336 at least partially blocks movement of primary safety device 310 in closed position 311 toward open position 313. Primary safety device 310 can comprise a safety flange 318 extending from primary safety base 312 and/or firearm retention flange 316. Thus, in response to secondary safety device 330 being disposed in secondary engaged position 331, force on primary safety device 310 to move it to open position 313 can cause a portion of primary safety device 310 (e.g., safety flange 318) to abut and contact secondary safety device 330, preventing movement toward open position 313.

In response to secondary safety device 330 being moved from engaged position 331 to disengaged position 333, secondary safety device 330 is clear from the movement path of primary safety device 310 such that primary safety device 310 can move from closed position 311 to open position 313. To move from engaged position 331 to disengaged position 333, secondary safety device 330 can be translated in a forward direction (e.g., linearly), for example, in response to a holster user pressing secondary safety device 330 toward forward end 160 of holster 100.

Secondary safety device 330 can comprise an engagement surface (e.g., on secondary safety second end 336), which can be ergonomically designed to receive a user's thumb or other digit to facilitate desired movement of secondary safety device 330. For example, the engagement surface of secondary safety device 330 can be a curved and/or concave surface facing toward aft end 150 of holster 100. The engagement surface can comprise texturing, ridges, grooves, and/or the like to facilitate the user's thumb or other digit engaging with secondary safety device 330 to lessen the risk of slipping. Secondary safety device 330 (or at least the engagement surface thereof) can be disposed in spacing 452 to allow the user's thumb or other digit to be disposed in spacing 452 and act upon secondary safety device 330. Secondary safety device 330, in response to an action by the holster user on the engagement surface (or any other suitable portion) can move or translate in any suitable direction or manner to shift between the engaged position and the disengaged position. Secondary safety second end 336 (and the engagement surface thereon) in engaged position 331 can abut or be disposed proximate or adjacent to the engagement surface of user activation flange 314.

This structure including secondary safety device 330 provides an added level of safety against undesired drawing, removal, or unfastening of firearm 10 from the holster. For example, a holster user can be required to disengage secondary safety device 330 (by moving secondary safety device 330 to disengaged position 333) and move primary safety device 310 to open position 313 before drawing a firearm. The structures and positions of primary safety device 310 and secondary safety device 330, and the components thereof, can allow a holster user to complete both motions with relative ease, for example, by moving secondary safety device 330 to disengaged position 333 and moving primary safety device 310 to open position 313 with the same thumb or digit, and/or in one continuous motion (e.g., pressing secondary safety device 330 forward and moving primary safety device 310 to open position 313 by squeezing user activation flange 314 downward and inward (toward holster cavity 90) as part of the user's grip on firearm 10 during drawing).

Movement of secondary safety device 330 can be manual. That is, the user can manually move secondary safety device 330 between engaged position 331 and disengaged position 333, and the position of secondary safety device 330 can be maintained without additional action (e.g., by friction or tight fit within safety system 300, safety housing 305, and/or the like). For example, secondary safety device 330 can comprise a guide protrusion 339 configured to be disposed through retention loop 191 coupled to outer wall system 105. In response to secondary safety device 330 being disposed in engaged position 331, guide protrusion 339 can be disposed through retention loop 191, and the friction therebetween can aid in maintaining secondary safety device 330 in engaged position 331. Safety device housing 305 can comprise a retention channel 307, in which secondary safety device 330 can be disposed and move. This structure can help with position and/or retention of secondary safety device 330. Accordingly, safety device housing 305 and fasteners 308 can retain secondary safety device 330 coupled to outer wall system 105, allowing movement between engaged position 331 and disengaged position 333. Secondary safety device 330 can comprise a retention flange 337 protruding from secondary safety first end 334, which is configured to prevent overtravel by contacting a retention surface of safety device housing 305. Thus, retention flange 337 can prevent or mitigate the risk of secondary safety device 330 being unintentionally removed from safety housing 305.

Manual movement of secondary safety device 330 between engaged position 331 and disengaged position 333 can allow a user to disengage secondary safety device 330 (move from engaged position 331 to disengaged position 333, and remain in disengaged position 333) when desired. For example, if a law enforcement officer using holster 100 is approaching a potentially dangerous situation that may require rapid drawing of firearm 10 from holster 100, the officer can disengage secondary safety device 330 to avoid needing to disengage secondary safety device 330 before drawing firearm 10, if needed (thus only having to move primary safety device 310 to open position 313). After the potentially dangerous situation has passed, the holster user can reengage secondary safety device 330 for the added level of safety once again.

In various examples, a spring 347 can be coupled to secondary safety device 330, providing a bias toward engaged position 331. Thus, in response to primary safety device 310 being disposed in closed position 311, secondary safety device 330 can automatically return to engaged position 331 to provide the second level of firearm retention safety.

In various examples, spring 345 coupled to primary safety device 310 can be configured to provide a bias of primary safety device 310 toward open position 313 (i.e., an open bias). Accordingly, in response the user or other force moving primary safety device 310 from open position 313 toward closed position 311, without fully blocking removal of firearm 10 from holster cavity 90 (e.g., reaching closed position 311), upon release of the force toward closed position 311, the open bias of spring 345 can automatically return primary safety device 310 to open position 313 (e.g., without any external or user activation). In such examples, the user can lock primary safety device 310 in closed position 311 by moving primary safety device 310 to closed position 311 and moving secondary safety device 330 into engaged position 331. Accordingly, if the holster user wants to draw firearm 10, the user can move secondary safety device 330 to disengaged position 333. In response, primary safety device 310 is not blocked from moving to open position 313, and because of the open bias from spring 345, primary safety device 310 can move automatically to open position 313, allowing firearm 10 to be drawn. This configuration can allow for rapid disengagement of both primary and safety devices by one action from the user (moving secondary safety device 330 into disengaged position 333).

Primary safety device 310 can comprise a magnet 320 in firearm retention flange 316, in various examples. As specifically shown in FIGS. 16 and 18B, a forward surface 315 of firearm retention flange 316 can abut or be disposed proximate or adjacent to a portion of firearm 10 in response to firearm 10 being disposed in holster cavity 90 and primary safety device 310 being disposed in closed position 311. To provide further retention of firearm 10 in holster 100, magnet 320 can be comprised in firearm retention flange 316. Firearm retention flange 316 can comprise a magnet void 321 disposed in any suitable location to receive and house magnet 320. Magnet void 321 can be a recess in forward surface 315 of firearm retention flange 316. Magnet 320 can be configured to attract, and be in magnetic communication with, a metal (e.g., steel) portion of firearm 10, to further retain primary safety device 310 in place when in closed position 311. Magnet 320 can provide a bias toward closed position 311 (with or without a spring bias), for example, in response to firearm 10 being disposed in firearm cavity 90, resulting from the attraction of magnet 320 to a metal (e.g., steel) component(s) of firearm 10.

As shown specifically in FIGS. 12A-12D, magnet portion 317 of firearm retention flange 316 (wherein magnet 320 is disposed) can be at least partially aligned with the aft portion of firearm slide 14 (which can comprise steel or another magnetic metal) in response to firearm retention flange 316 being disposed in closed position 311. On various semiautomatic pistols, including firearm 10, the slide cover plate 15 can be polymer or other nonmagnetic material or a material less magnetic than steel. Accordingly, magnet 320 can be positioned in firearm retention flange 316 such that in closed position 311, magnet 320 covers or is centered on a center point (e.g., center point 16) of the metal portion (slide 14) of firearm 10. As another example, magnet 320 can be positioned in firearm retention flange 316 such that, in closed position 311, the center of magnet 320 is disposed over a center of a metal portion of firearm 10 (e.g., center point 16). The center point can be the point between the inner edge and outer edge of the metal portion of the firearm in any suitable location along the firearm (e.g., along the back of the firearm).

Magnet 320 provides further safety in retaining firearm 10 in holster 100. In examples in which primary safety device 310 comprises no spring bias, magnet 320 can help hold primary safety device 310 in place in closed position 311 such that deliberate moving of primary safety device 310 to open position 313 will overcome the magnetic force between magnet 320 and firearm slide 14. In examples in which primary safety device 310 comprises a closed spring bias toward closed position 311, magnet 320 can help hold primary safety device 310 in place in closed position 311 such that deliberate moving of primary safety device 310 to open position 313 will overcome the magnetic force between magnet 320 and firearm slide 14 and the closed spring bias. In examples in which primary safety device 310 comprises an open spring bias toward open position 313, the magnetic force between magnet 320 and firearm slide 14 can be greater than the spring bias toward open position 313, such that even with the presence of a secondary safety device 330 and its disengagement, primary safety device 310 can remain in closed position 311 until a small force overcomes the magnetic force between magnet 320 and firearm slide 14, and in response, primary safety device 310 automatically moves to open position 313 via the open spring bias. Also, in such examples, magnet 320 can hold primary safety device 310 in closed position 311, allowing the user greater case in moving secondary safety device 330 into engaged position 331 to block the open spring bias of primary safety device 310 toward open position 313.

With reference to FIGS. 12E-12F and 19A-19E, a holster 1000 with a safety system 1300 is depicted. Holster 1000 can have an outer wall system 1105 comprising a first (inboard) side panel 1110 and a second (outboard) side panel 1120 (similar to outer wall system 105 having first side panel 110 and a second side panel 120, discussed herein). Holster 1000 can have a safety system 1300 (similar to safety system 300, discussed herein) coupled to first side panel 1110, including primary safety device 1310 (similar to primary safety device 310, discussed herein) and secondary safety device 330. Safety system 1300 and primary safety device 1310 can function and/or move similar to, or the same as, safety system 300 and primary safety device 310, respectively. Accordingly, safety system 1300 can comprise any components of safety system 300, or any combination thereof, and perform any movements, couplings, and/or functions of safety system 300. Safety system 1300 can provide another feature relative to safety system 300.

Primary safety device 1310 can comprise an extended retention flange 1316, which is similar to the firearm retention flange 316 of primary safety device 310, discussed herein (including having magnet 320 and locking arm safety void 323). However, extended retention flange 1316 can extend across main cavity 92 and/or completely between first side panel 1110 and second side panel 1120. Therefore, in closed position 1311 (similar to closed position 311, discussed herein), extended retention flange 1316 can span and be coupled to and between first side panel 1110 and second side panel 1120.

Extended retention flange 1316 can comprise a distal end 1370 configured to couple to second side panel 1120. Distal end 1370 of extended retention flange 1316 can couple to second side panel 1120 in any suitable manner, e.g., by tight fit, tension, complementary and/or interlocking components, and/or the like. Second side panel 1120 can comprise a coupling void having a shape that is complementary to a shape of distal end 1370 to receive distal end 1370 therein and couple thereto. The coupling void on second side panel 1120 can be a void or indentation that is not fully enclosed by material of second side panel 1120 (i.e., at least partially open), or the coupling void can be fully enclosed by material of second side panel 1120 (e.g., coupling void 1384). Coupling void 1384 can be disposed through the guard panel 1380 of second side panel 1120, creating a retention loop 1382. Coupling void 1384 can have a shape that is complementary to distal end 1370 of extended retention flange 1316, such that distal end 1370 can couple with, or be disposed in, coupling void 1384 when primary safety device 1310 is in closed position 1311. Further, coupling void 1384 can span through second side panel 1120 in a manner or direction complementary to the movement of distal end 1370 in direction 351 (about pivot point 303) during movement of primary safety device 1310 between closed position 1311 and open position 1313. With distal end 1370 of extended retention flange 1316 coupling to second side panel 1120 (e.g., via retention loop 1382), holster 1000 and safety system 1300 provides another retention point to retain firearm 10 in holster 1000. Firearm 10 can be more securely retained in holster 1000 with safety system 1300 and extended retention flange 1316 being coupled to outer wall system 1105 on both sides of main cavity 92, thus further guarding against unwanted removal of firearm 10 from holster 1000.

Distal end 1370 of extended retention flange 1316 can comprise a locking pin 1374 extending and protruding aftward from an aft surface of extended retention flange 1316. Coupling void 1384 can comprise a coupling channel 1386 disposed in retention loop 1382 having a shape and position complementary to locking pin 1374 and the movement thereof, such that during movement of extended retention flange 1316 between closed position 1311 and open position 1313, locking pin 1374 travels at least partially along coupling channel 1386. During movement of locking pin 1374 along coupling channel 1386, locking pin 1374 can travel along and/or engage with the inner surface of coupling channel 1386 (e.g., retention surface 1387). Retention surface 1387 (and/or the path of coupling channel 1386) can be concentric with the pivot or rotation path of locking pin 1374 (e.g., in direction 351 between closed position 1311 and open position 1313). The contact and engagement between locking pin 1374 and retention surface 1387 during rotation of extended retention flange 1316 and movement of locking pin 1374 in rotational direction 351 can pull or retain second side panel 1120 (and/or first side panel 1110) inward (e.g., radially) toward the center of main cavity 92. Therefore, the engagement between locking pin 1374 and retention surface 1387 can create force between second side panel 1120 and first side panel 1110 toward one another (e.g., in a substantially linear direction). Thus, retention by outer wall system 1105 and holster 1000 of firearm 10 can be more secure via the engagement between locking pin 1374 and retention surface 1387. Further, in closed position 1311, locking pin 1374 can be disposed at least partially outside of the external surface of second side panel 1120 (the external surface of a side panel being the surface opposite the surface adjacent to main cavity 92), such as against the external surface of second side panel 1120 and/or retention surface 1387. Such a position can cause locking pin 1374 to apply a force toward main cavity 92 and/or first side panel 1110. Accordingly, the force and contact of locking pin 1374 with second side panel 1120 (e.g., via retention surface 1387, and/or the external surface of second side panel 1120) mitigates the risk of second side panel 1120 (or any suitable portion of outer wall system 1105) flexing away from extended retention flange 1316, first side panel 1110, and/or firearm 10, and/or mitigates the risk of distal end 1370 and/or locking pin 1374 separating from second side panel 1120.

Distal end 1370 of extended retention flange 1316 can have a retention lip 1375. Retention lip 1375 can be a structure on distal end 1370 that protrudes aftward from the aft surface of extended retention flange 1316 (e.g., further than adjacent portions of the surface). Retention lip 1375 can be configured to couple to and/or engage the external (i.e., outboard) surface of second side panel 1120 (e.g., retention loop 1382) in response to extended retention flange 1316 being in closed position 1311. Retention lip 1375 can apply a force on second side panel 1120 similar to that of locking pin 1374 (discussed herein) to mitigate the risk of distal end 1370 separating from second side panel 1120, and/or the risk of second side panel 1120 (or any suitable portion of outer wall system 1105) flexing away from other components of holster 1000. Locking pin 1374 can protrude aftward further than retention lip 1375 (e.g., locking pin 1374 can protrude aftward from retention lip 1375).

Extended retention flange 1316 can comprise a retention channel 1372. Retention channel 1372 can be disposed (e.g., recessed) in the aft surface of extended retention flange 1316. Retention channel 1372 can span at least a portion of the width of extended retention flange 1316 (or at least a portion of a height of extended retention flange 1316). Retention channel 1372 can be disposed adjacent to retention lip 1375 and/or locking pin 1374, and retention lip 1375 and/or locking pin 1374 can protrude aftward therefrom. When extended retention flange 1316 is disposed in closed position 1311, retention channel 1372 can span in a direction (e.g., a top-to-bottom direction) aligned with and/or complementary to second side panel 1120 or a portion thereof (e.g., retention loop 1382).

Retention channel 1372 can couple to and/or engage with second side panel 1120 or a portion thereof (e.g., retention loop 1382). Retention channel 1372 can comprise a channel width 1378, which can be complementary to a loop width 1388 of retention loop 1382. Thus, when extended retention flange 1316 is disposed in closed position 1311, retention loop 1382 can be at least partially disposed in and/or along retention channel 1372. The coupling and/or engagement of retention channel 1372 and retention loop 1382 can apply a force on second side panel 1120 similar to that of locking pin 1374 and/or retention lip 1375 to mitigate the risk of distal end 1370 separating from second side panel 1120, and/or the risk of second side panel 1120 (or any suitable portion of outer wall system 1105) flexing away from other components of holster 1000. In examples in which there is no retention loop, the channel width of the retention channel can be complementary to a width of the second side panel of the outer wall system, such that at least a portion of such side panel is at least partially disposed in and/or along the retention channel.

The coupling features of a distal end of an extended retention flange (e.g., locking pin 1374, retention lip 1375, and/or retention channel 1372), and the complementary features for coupling or engagement on a side panel of the outer wall system, can be disposed in any suitable manner. For example, an extended retention flange can have a locking pin, retention lip, and/or retention channel that is disposed on or in, or extending from, a forward surface of the extended retention flange (rather than on the aft surface of extended retention flange 1316 shown in FIGS. 12E-12F and 19A-19E). The complementary coupling void (e.g., a retention loop, or open recess or indentation) can have a coupling channel (or the coupling void can be the coupling channel) disposed in a complementary position, and/or a complementary side panel width, for engagement with such locking pin, retention lip, and/or retention channel. A distal end of an extended retention flange can have a retention channel that is configured to engage with a second side panel (whether or not a coupling void is disposed in the second side panel).

The first side panel of the outer wall system (i.e., the side panel to which the holster safety system is coupled) can comprise an extended guard panel to receive and/or house at least a portion of the primary safety device when disposed in the open position. For example, holster 1000 can comprise extended guard panel 1170 extending in an aft direction from first side panel 1110 of outer wall system 1105. Extended guard panel 1170 (similar to guard panels 155, discussed herein) can be configured to block further counterclockwise rotation of primary safety device 1310. For example, extended guard panel 1170 can provide a counterclockwise rotation limit for primary safety device 1310. When in open position 1313, primary safety device 1310 can be disposed proximate or adjacent to, or abut, extended guard panel 1170. Extended guard panel 1170 can protrude from first side panel 1110 in a direction outward from main cavity 92 (e.g., via guard panel base 1172) such that, in the response to primary safety device 1310 being in open position 1313, primary safety device 1310 (e.g., extended retention flange 1316) may be disposed at or within extended guard panel 1170, and thus misaligned with main cavity 92 (such that primary safety device 1310 does not obstruct or block the open aft end of main cavity 90 and the movement of firearm 10 in or out thereof).

With reference to FIGS. 12G-12H and 20A-20E, a holster 2000 with a safety system 2300 is depicted. Holster 2000 can have an outer wall system 2105 comprising a first (inboard) side panel 1110 and a second (outboard) side panel 2120 (similar to outer wall system 105 having first side panel 110 and a second side panel 120, discussed herein). Holster 2000 can have a safety system 2300 (similar to safety system 300, discussed herein) coupled to first side panel 1110, including primary safety device 2310 (similar to primary safety device 310, discussed herein) and secondary safety device 330. Safety system 2300 and primary safety device 2310 can function and/or move similar to, or the same as, safety system 300 and primary safety device 310, and/or safety system 1300 and primary safety device 1310, respectively. Accordingly, safety system 2300 can comprise any components of safety system 300 and/or safety system 1300, or any combination thereof, and perform any movements, couplings, and/or functions of safety system 300 and/or safety system 1300. Safety system 2300 can provide another feature relative to safety system 300, and can provide a different distal end structure of an extended retention flange of the primary safety device relative to safety system 1300.

Primary safety device 2310 can comprise an extended retention flange 2316, which is similar to the firearm retention flange 316 of primary safety device 310, and to firearm retention flange 1316 of primary safety device 1310, discussed herein (including having magnet 320 and locking arm safety void 323). Extended retention flange 2316 can extend across main cavity 92 and/or completely between first side panel 1110 and second side panel 2120. Therefore, in closed position 2311 (similar to closed position 311, discussed herein), extended retention flange 2316 can span and be coupled to and between first side panel 1110 and second side panel 2120.

Extended retention flange 2316 can comprise a distal end 2370 configured to couple to second side panel 2120. Distal end 2370 of extended retention flange 2316 can couple to second side panel 2120 in any suitable manner, e.g., by tight fit, tension, complementary and/or interlocking components, and/or the like. Second side panel 2120 can comprise a coupling void having a shape that is complementary to a shape of distal end 2370 to receive distal end 2370 therein and couple thereto. The coupling void on second side panel 2120 can be a void or indentation that is not fully enclosed by material of second side panel 2120 (i.e., at least partially open), or the coupling void can be fully enclosed by material of second side panel 2120 (e.g., coupling void 2384). Coupling void 2384 can be disposed through the guard panel 2380 of second side panel 2120, creating a retention loop 2382. Coupling void 2384 can have a shape that is complementary to distal end 2370 of extended retention flange 2316, such that distal end 2370 can couple with, or be disposed in, coupling void 2384 when primary safety device 2310 is in closed position 2311. Further, coupling void 2384 can span through second side panel 2120 in a manner or direction complementary to the movement of distal end 2370 in direction 351 (about pivot point 303) during movement of primary safety device 2310 between closed position 2311 and open position 2313. With distal end 2370 of extended retention flange 2316 coupling to second side panel 2120 (e.g., via retention loop 2382), holster 2000 and safety system 2300 provides another retention point to retain firearm 10 in holster 2000. Firearm 10 can be more securely retained in holster 2000 with safety system 2300 and extended retention flange 2316 being coupled to outer wall system 2105 on both sides of main cavity 92, thus further guarding against unwanted removal of firearm 10 from holster 2000.

Distal end 2370 of extended retention flange 2316 can comprise a distal flange 2374 extending and protruding downward from a bottom surface of distal end 2370. Distal flange 2374 can act as a hook or like retention device to engage with an outer or outboard surface of second side panel 2120. Such a surface of second side panel 2120 can be an outermost surface of second side panel 2120 and/or can be disposed in coupling void 2384 (e.g., retention surface 2387). Retention surface 2387 can be recessed into second side panel 2120 relative to the outer surface of second side panel 2120. As shown specifically in FIGS. 20C-20E (with a cross-section of retention loop 2382 taken along line Y, shown in FIG. 20A, to facilitate viewing of the depicted components), distal flange surface 2376 of distal flange 2374 can engage with and/or be disposed adjacent or proximate to retention surface 2387 of second side panel 2120, such that distal flange 2374 at least partially overlaps with retention surface 2387 of second side panel 2120 (e.g., along an axis spanning outwardly from main cavity 92) when primary safety device 2310 is in closed position 2311. Distal flange 2374 can be further from main cavity 92 than retention surface 2387 of second side panel 2120 when extended retention flange 2316 is in closed position 2311. The rounded corner of retention surface 2387 can facilitate (i.e., at least partially avoid obstructing) the movement of extended retention flange 2316 and distal flange 2374 in rotational direction 351. The contact and/or engagement between distal retention flange 2376 and retention surface 2387 of second side panel 2120 during rotation of extended retention flange 2316 and/or after positioning extended retention flange 2316 in closed position 2311 can pull or retain second side panel 2120 (and/or first side panel 1110) inward (e.g., radially) toward the center of main cavity 92. Therefore, the engagement between distal flange 2374 and retention surface 2387 of second side panel 2120 can create force between second side panel 2120 and first side panel 1110 toward one another (e.g., in a substantially linear direction). Thus, retention by outer wall system 2105 and holster 2000 of firearm 10 can be more secure via the engagement between distal flange 2374 and retention surface 2387 of second side panel 2120. Further, in closed position 2311, distal flange 2374 being disposed outside of the retention surface 2387 (on the outboard side of retention surface 2387 and the respective portion of second side panel 2120) can cause distal flange 2374 to apply a force toward main cavity 92 and/or first side panel 1110. Accordingly, the force and contact of distal flange 2374 with second side panel 2120 (e.g., via retention surface 2387) mitigates the risk of second side panel 2120 (or any suitable portion of outer wall system 2105) flexing away from extended retention flange 2316, first side panel 1110, and/or firearm 10, and/or mitigates the risk of distal end 2370 separating from second side panel 2120. Thus, this structure can help prevent unwanted or attempted removal of a firearm from holster 2000 (e.g., by a bad actor pulling the firearm in an outboard direction (e.g., toward second side panel 2120 and/or away from the wearer's body)), with engagement between distal flange 2374 and retention surface 2387 preventing separation of second side wall 2120 from distal end 2370.

Distal end 2370 of extended retention flange 2316 can have a retention lip 2375. Retention lip 2375 can be a structure on distal end 2370 that protrudes aftward from the aft surface of extended retention flange 2316 (e.g., further than adjacent portions of the surface). Retention lip 2375 can be configured to couple to and/or engage the external (i.e., outboard) surface of second side panel 2120 (e.g., retention loop 2382) in response to extended retention flange 2316 being in closed position 2311. Retention lip 2375 can apply a force on second side panel 2120 similar to that of distal flange 2374 (discussed herein) to mitigate the risk of distal end 2370 separating from second side panel 2120, and/or the risk of second side panel 2120 (or any suitable portion of outer wall system 2105) flexing away from other components of holster 2000.

Extended retention flange 2316 can comprise a retention channel 2372. Retention channel 2372 can be disposed (e.g., recessed) in the aft surface of extended retention flange 2316. Retention channel 2372 can span at least a portion of the width of extended retention flange 2316 (or at least a portion of a height of extended retention flange 2316). Retention channel 2372 can be disposed adjacent to retention lip 2375, and retention lip 2375 can protrude aftward therefrom. When extended retention flange 2316 is disposed in closed position 2311, retention channel 2372 can span in a direction (e.g., a top-to-bottom direction) aligned with and/or complementary to second side panel 2120 or a portion thereof (e.g., retention loop 2382).

Retention channel 2372 can couple to and/or engage with second side panel 2120 or a portion thereof (e.g., retention loop 2382). Retention channel 2372 can comprise a channel width 2378, which can be complementary to a loop width 2388 of retention loop 2382. Thus, when extended retention flange 2316 is disposed in closed position 2311, retention loop 2382 can be at least partially disposed in and/or along retention channel 2372. The coupling and/or engagement of retention channel 2372 and retention loop 2382 can apply a force on second side panel 2120 similar to that of retention lip 2375 to mitigate the risk of distal end 2370 separating from second side panel 2120, and/or the risk of second side panel 2120 (or any suitable portion of outer wall system 2105) flexing away from other components of holster 2000. Also, this structure can help prevent unwanted or attempted removal of a firearm from holster 2000 (e.g., by a bad actor pulling the firearm in an aft direction, which can be a direction away from muzzle 160 end of holster 2000), with engagement between retention channel 2372 (and/or retention lip 2375) and retention loop 2382 resisting or preventing separation of distal end 2370 from second side wall 2120. In examples in which there is no retention loop, the channel width of the retention channel can be complementary to a width of the second side panel of the outer wall system, such that at least a portion of such side panel is at least partially disposed in and/or along the retention channel.

The coupling features of a distal end of an extended retention flange (e.g., distal flange 2374, retention lip 2375, and/or retention channel 2372), and the complementary features for coupling or engagement on a side panel of the outer wall system, can be disposed in any suitable manner. For example, an extended retention flange can have a retention lip and/or retention channel that is disposed on or in, or extending from, a forward surface of the extended retention flange, rather than on the aft surface of extended retention flange 2316 shown in FIGS. 12G-12H and 20A-20E. The complementary coupling void (e.g., a retention loop, or open recess or indentation) and/or retention surface can be disposed in a complementary position, and/or a complementary side panel width, for engagement with such retention lip and/or retention channel. A distal end of an extended retention flange can have a retention channel that is configured to engage with a second side panel whether or not a coupling void is disposed in the second side panel.

Holsters in accordance with the examples discussed herein can have any suitable or desired combination of components discussed herein. For example, a holster can have only a primary safety device (e.g., primary safety device 310), and no secondary safety device or locking arm. As another example, a holster can have a primary safety device and a locking arm (e.g., primary safety device 310 and locking arm 360), and no secondary safety device. As another example, a holster can have a primary safety device and a secondary safety device (e.g., primary safety device 310 and secondary safety device 330), and no locking arm. As another example, a holster can have a primary safety device, a secondary safety device, and a locking arm (e.g., primary safety device 310, secondary safety device 330, and locking arm 360). As another example, a holster can have a primary safety device 310 with a firearm retention flange 316 (not an extended retention flange 1316) and an extended guard panel 1170. As another example, an extended retention flange (e.g., flange 1316 or 2316) can have one or more of a distal flange (e.g., distal flange 2374), locking pin (e.g., locking pin 1374), retention lip (e.g., retention lip 1375 or 2375), and/or retention channel (e.g., retention channel 1372 or 2372). Additionally, any of the components may or may not have springs and/or magnets and/or biases to a certain position, as discussed herein, in any combination.

As discussed herein, any component, configuration, or aspect of, or coupled to, one side panel of an outer wall system of a holster can be applied to the other side panel. Also, reference to a “fastener” as used herein can comprise any suitable fastener, such as a screw, bolt, nail, clip, hook, pin, rivet, and/or other suitable fastener. The holster systems discussed herein allow desired retention of a firearm and adjustability in multiple directions and areas.

The detailed description herein is presented for purposes of illustration only and not of limitation. For example, the steps recited in any of the method or process descriptions may be executed in any combination and/or order and are not necessarily limited to the order or combination presented.

All ranges may include the upper and lower values unless expressly stated otherwise, and all ranges and ratio limits disclosed herein may be combined. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “first,” “second,” etc. are used herein merely as labels, and are not intended to impose ordinal, positional, or hierarchical requirements on the items to which these terms refer. Moreover, reference to, e.g., a “second” item does not require or preclude the existence of, e.g., a “first” or lower-numbered item, and/or, e.g., a “third” or higher-numbered item. Further, reference to, e.g., a “first” item and a “second” item does not mean that there are no intervening items, and such intervening items may be present.

Claims

1. A holster, comprising: a first side panel having a first top edge and a first bottom edge and a second side panel having a second top edge and a second bottom edge, wherein a cavity configured to receive a firearm is defined between the first side panel and the second side panel;wherein the first top edge comprises a plurality of first top knuckles and the first bottom edge comprises a plurality of first bottom knuckles, wherein each of the plurality of first top knuckles comprises a first top aperture and each of the plurality of first bottom knuckles comprises a first bottom aperture;wherein the second top edge comprises a plurality of second top knuckles and the second bottom edges comprises a plurality of second bottom knuckles, wherein the plurality of second top knuckles comprises a second top aperture, and the plurality of second bottom knuckles comprises a second bottom aperture;wherein the plurality of first top knuckles interlocks with the plurality of second top knuckles, and the first top aperture and the second top aperture align when the plurality of first top knuckles and the plurality of the second top knuckles are in a top knuckle position;wherein the plurality of first bottom knuckles interlocks with the plurality of second bottom knuckles, and the first bottom aperture and the second bottom aperture align when the plurality of first bottom knuckles and the plurality of the second bottom knuckles are in a bottom knuckle position;a top pin disposed through the aligned first top aperture and second top aperture forming a top coupling structure coupling the first top edge of the first side panel to the second top edge of the second side panel; anda bottom pin disposed through the aligned first bottom aperture and second bottom aperture forming a bottom coupling structure coupling the first bottom edge of the first side panel to the second bottom edge of the second side panel.

2. The holster of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first top knuckles comprises a forward length of first top knuckles and an aft length of first top knuckles, wherein the plurality of second top knuckles comprises a forward length of second top knuckles and an aft length of second top knuckles; and wherein the forward length of first top knuckles and the forward length of second top knuckles are connected to form a forward coupling structure, and wherein the aft length of first top knuckles and the aft length of second top knuckles are connected to form an aft coupling structure.

3. The holster of claim 2, wherein the forward coupling structure is disposed along a different line than the aft coupling structure.

4. The holster of claim 1, further comprising (a) at least one top cap connected to at least one of the first side panel or the second side panel, wherein the at least one top cap at least partially covers the top coupling structure, and (b) at least one bottom cap connected to at least one of the first side panel or the second side panel, wherein the at least one bottom cap at least partially covers the bottom coupling structure.

5. The holster of claim 1, further comprising a belt attachment coupled to the first side panel.

6. The holster of claim 5, wherein the belt attachment comprises a bottom portion that curves towards the first side panel, and that is configured to curve away from a body of a user.

7. A holster, comprising: an outer wall system defining a holster cavity configured to receive a firearm, wherein the outer wall system spans between a forward end and an open aft end, wherein the open aft end is configured for the firearm to pass therethrough; anda safety system coupled to the outer wall system, the safety system comprising: a primary safety device comprising a firearm retention flange spanning in a first direction and a user actuation flange spanning in a second direction, wherein the primary safety device is configured to move between (a) a closed position in which the firearm retention flange blocks at least a portion of the open aft end of the holster cavity to retain the firearm in the holster cavity and (b) an open position to permit the firearm to pass through the open aft end of the holster cavity.

8. The holster of claim 7, wherein the primary safety device is configured move between the closed position and the open position in response to a force being applied to the user actuation flange.

9. The holster of claim 7, wherein the primary safety device further comprises a safety base to which the firearm retention flange and the user actuation flange are coupled, wherein the safety base is coupled to the outer wall system at a pivot point about which the primary safety device is configured to pivot between the closed position and the open position.

10. The holster of claim 7, wherein the firearm retention flange comprises a magnet configured to be in magnetic communication with an aft portion of the firearm to assist in retaining the firearm in the holster cavity.

11. The holster of claim 7, wherein the safety system further comprises a spring coupled to the primary safety device, wherein the spring is configured to bias the primary safety device towards the closed position.

12. The holster of claim 11, further comprising: a primary device locking arm comprising a locking arm body spanning between a locking arm aft end and a locking arm forward end, wherein the locking arm aft end is disposed proximate the open aft end of the holster and the locking arm forward end is disposed proximate the forward end of the holster, wherein the locking arm forward end comprises an engagement lip protruding radially from the locking arm body toward an interior of the holster cavity,wherein the primary device locking arm is configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position; anda locking arm spring coupled to the primary device locking arm, wherein the locking arm spring biases the primary device locking arm toward the locked position; andwherein in response to the firearm retention flange being in the open position, the firearm retention flange does not block movement of the primary device locking arm, such that the primary device locking arm is configured to move into the locked position and the firearm retention flange is retained in the open position by blocking the primary safety device from moving to the closed position.

13. The holster of claim 12, wherein, in response to the firearm retention flange being retained in the open position and the firearm being inserted into the holster cavity, the engagement lip of the primary device locking arm engages a forward portion of the firearm such that the primary device locking arm moves forward and into the unlocked position, and, in response to the firearm being sufficiently inserted into the holster cavity, the safety system is configured to move the primary safety device such that the firearm retention flange is in the closed position in order to retain the firearm in the holster cavity.

14. The holster of claim 13, wherein, in response to (a) the firearm being disposed in the firearm cavity and pulled aftward without moving the firearm retention flange to the open position, and (b) the firearm retention flange being in the closed position, the primary device locking arm is configured to move aftward with the firearm such that the locking arm aft end engages with a safety void in the firearm retention flange to further prevent the firearm retention flange from being moved into the open position.

15. The holster of claim 12, wherein the primary device locking arm is coupled to a surface of the outer wall system.

16. The holster of claim 11, further comprising a secondary safety device coupled to the outer wall system; wherein the secondary safety device is configured to move between a secondary engaged position and a secondary disengaged position;wherein in response to the secondary safety device being in the secondary engaged position, the secondary safety device blocks the primary safety device from moving toward the open position to prevent the firearm from being removed from the holster cavity; andwherein in response to the secondary safety device being in the secondary disengaged position, the primary safety device is free to move to the open position, which allows the firearm to be removed from the holster cavity.

17. The holster of claim 16, further comprising a spring coupled to the secondary safety device, wherein the spring is configured to cause the secondary safety device to be biased toward the secondary engaged position.

18. The holster of claim 7, wherein the safety system further comprises a spring coupled to the primary safety device, wherein the spring causes the primary safety device to be biased toward the open position.

19. The holster of claim 18, further comprising a secondary safety device coupled to the outer wall system; wherein the secondary safety device is configured to move between a secondary engaged position and a secondary disengaged position,wherein in response to the secondary safety device being in the secondary engaged position, the secondary safety device blocks the primary safety device from moving toward the open position to prevent the firearm from being removed from the holster cavity; andwherein in response to the secondary safety device being in the secondary disengaged position, the primary safety device moves to the open position in accordance with the open bias and allows the firearm to be removed from the holster cavity.

20. The holster of claim 7, wherein the safety system is coupled to a first side panel of the outer wall system, wherein the firearm retention flange is an extended retention flange comprising a distal end; and wherein the distal end of the extended retention flange is configured to couple to a second side panel of the outer wall system when the extended retention flange is in the closed position.