Standardized outer holster system and corresponding firearm specific inner holster inserts

Abstract

Provided in this disclosure is a customizable holster including a first inner holster component and a second inner holster component, configured in a mating arrangement into an inner holster. Internal contact surfaces are formed on an interior of each of the first and second inner holster components. The internal contact surfaces are conformed to the shape of a predetermined firearm design, in order to securely receive and retain the firearm within the inner holster. An external mating surface defines an exterior of the inner holster. An outer holster has an interior defined by an internal mating surface for receiving and engaging with the external mating surface of the inner holster. The internal and external mating surfaces are configured to encircle the first and second holster components, and thereby securely receive and retain the inner holster within the outer holster.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A holster, comprising:
 a first inner holster component and a second inner holster component, wherein the first and second inner holster components are configured in a mating arrangement into an inner holster;   internal contact surfaces formed on an interior of each of the first and second inner holster components, wherein the internal contact surfaces are conformed to the shape of a predetermined firearm design, in order to securely receive and retain a respective firearm within the inner holster;   an external mating surface defining an exterior of the inner holster; and   an outer holster having an interior defined by an internal mating surface for receiving and engaging with the external mating surface of the inner holster, wherein the internal and external mating surfaces are configured to encircle the first and second holster components, and thereby securely receive and retain the inner holster within the outer holster.   
     
     
         2 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second holster components comprise internal contact surfaces that conform to a left and a right portion of a firearm. 
     
     
         3 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the predetermined firearm design is selected from one of a plurality of different firearm designs, having a respective plurality of different internal contact surfaces, wherein different inner holsters corresponding to different firearm designs can be interchangeably switched out into the outer holster. 
     
     
         4 . The holster of  claim 1 , further comprising a front plate configured to receive at least one detachable accessory. 
     
     
         5 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the internal contact surfaces further comprise internal extensions for contacting and supporting the firearm. 
     
     
         6 . The holster of  claim 1 , further comprising a bottom cap attached to a bottom periphery of the outer holster to further receive and retain the inner holster within the outer holster. 
     
     
         7 . The holster of  claim 6 , wherein the outer holster comprises an exterior surface configured to accept a material covering. 
     
     
         8 . The holster of  claim 7 , wherein the bottom cap is configured to protect edges of the material covering along the exterior surface of the outer holster. 
     
     
         9 . The holster of  claim 6 , wherein the bottom cap is further attached to a first peripheral edge of the first inner holster component and a second peripheral edge of the second inner holster component. 
     
     
         10 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the inner holster further comprises first and second opposing sides each having attachment mounting holes for securing the holster to a mounting structure. 
     
     
         11 . The holster of  claim 10 , wherein the mounting structure is configured to be received onto least one of a firearm belt or a vehicle dashboard. 
     
     
         12 . The holster of  claim 10 , wherein the mounting structure is configured for selecting attachment mounting holes of one of the first and second opposing sides to accommodate a right- or left-handed user. 
     
     
         13 . The holster of  claim 12 , wherein the exterior surface of the outer holster further comprises first and second exterior opposing sides configured to selectively receive external mounting holes on one of the first or second external opposing sides formed thereon at corresponding positions to align with the attachment mounting holes, to respectively accommodate a right or left-hand user. 
     
     
         14 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the external mating surface further comprises ribs formed thereon to provide structural strength to the inner holster while enabling the internal contact surfaces to have maximum contact area with the firearm. 
     
     
         15 . The holster of  claim 1 , where the first and second inner holster components further respectively comprise mechanical engagement components configured for engaging at least one firearm retention mechanism to the holster. 
     
     
         16 . The holster of  claim 15 , wherein the firearm retention mechanism comprises at least one of a hood or an ejector port auto-locking mechanism. 
     
     
         17 . The holster of  claim 1 , further comprising an optic shroud rotatably mounted to the external surface of the outer holster and configured to rotatably cover and protect an optic mounted on the firearm from impact or debris. 
     
     
         18 . The holster of  claim 17 , further comprising detents located on the inner holster onto which the optic shroud engages to retain the optic shroud into the closed position.