Patent ID: 6588635
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: F41A,F41C,Y10S

Abstract:
A safety holster for a firearm, comprising:a retaining member having an engagement surface formed thereon and a catch surface formed thereon, said retaining member being pivotal between a first position wherein the firearm is not constrained by said catch surface and the firearm can be withdrawn from said holster and a second position wherein said catch surface engages and constrains a cooperating portion of the firearm to prevent withdrawal of the firearm from said holster, and wherein said engagement surface is disposed on the retaining member so that, when the firearm is inserted into the holster with said retaining member in said first position, the cooperating portion of the firearm contacts said engagement surface and pivots said retaining member to said second position; a lock operatively coupled to said retaining member and adapted to secure said retaining member in said second position; an actuator operatively coupled to said lock; and means for identifying an authorized user of the firearm and actuating said actuator to release said lock to permit withdrawal of the firearm from said holster.