Patent ID: 6533149
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: F41A,F41C,Y10S

Abstract:
A safety holster for a firearm, comprising:a retaining member having a catch surface formed thereon, said retaining member being moveable between a first unlocked position wherein the firearm is not constrained by said catch surface and the firearm can be withdrawn from said holster and a second locked position wherein said catch surface engages and constrains a cooperating portion of the firearm to prevent withdrawal of the firearm from said holster; a lock mechanism operatively coupled to said retaining member and adapted to secure said retainer in said second position; means for identifying an authorized user of the firearm and releasing said lock mechanism to permit withdrawal of the firearm from said holster; and a lift mechanism having at least one spring disposed within said holster that biases the firearm within said holster toward an opening in said holster.