Sep 1, 2026

US12723840 - Thumb-actuated locking holster system

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a first handgun retention mechanism. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Accessories for the holster or belt engaging members are also provided which include a leg strap adapter that is rotatable and height-adjustable with a leg strap, a red dot sight dust cover that can be incorporated with the holster and a quick detach system that can allow for quick attachment and detachment of a holster.

Assignee: Revelyst Operations LLC
Inventors: Paul N. Smith, Troy E. Lance, Oscar C. Woods, Daniel D. Sereday, Christopher J. Michael, Robert J. Meinert
Filing date: 2023-09-05

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The patent describes a thumb-actuated locking holster system that features a dual retention mechanism allowing for secure handgun storage and quick access. Additionally, it includes a leg strap adapter that is rotatable and height-adjustable, enhancing the versatility of the holster’s attachment options.

Claim 1

1 . A leg strap adapter for attachment to a belt engaging member, comprising: a leg strap adapter assembly having a central, vertical axis and a horizontal axis; one or more holes disposed along the central, vertical axis of the leg strap adapter assembly; and two slots disposed along the horizontal axis of the leg strap adapter assembly and configured to receive one of a strap and a belt passing through the two slots, wherein the leg strap adapter assembly is configured to be rotatably coupled to a belt engaging member through the one or more holes disposed along the central, vertical axis of the leg strap adapter assembly, the leg strap adapter assembly not configured to directly mount to a holster. a leg strap adapter assembly having a central, vertical axis and a horizontal axis; one or more holes disposed along the central, vertical axis of the leg strap adapter assembly; and two slots disposed along the horizontal axis of the leg strap adapter assembly and configured to receive one of a strap and a belt passing through the two slots, wherein the leg strap adapter assembly is configured to be rotatably coupled to a belt engaging member through the one or more holes disposed along the central, vertical axis of the leg strap adapter assembly, the leg strap adapter assembly not configured to directly mount to a holster.

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