Single piece tactical pouch configured to be folded from an unfolded configuration into a folded configuration

Abstract

Tactical pouches for firearms and firearms accessories are provided. The tactical pouches described herein may be manufactured as a single piece that is initially flat but may be folded and secured to webbing, namely the MOLLE system. Once secured to the MOLLE system, the tactical pouches may receive and hold a firearm magazine or any other type of object. The tactical pouches may then be removed from the MOLLE system and unfolded for more convenient storage and transport. In some embodiments, the tactical pouches may include a perforated folding edge and a bottom side that is longer to provide a locking tension unto the pouch. In other embodiments, the tactical pouches may be fastened to a belt or other type of clothing or equipment.

The claimed invention is: 
     
         1 . A tactical pouch comprising:
 a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded generally planar configuration into a folded configuration comprising a front surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a rear surface,   wherein the tactical pouch is configured to be attached to a webbed material in the folded configuration.   
     
     
         2 . The tactical pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the rear surface comprises a first rear tab and a second rear tab. 
     
     
         3 . The tactical pouch of  claim 2 , wherein the first rear tab comprises a first top portion extending above the front surface and a first bottom portion extending below the front surface, and the second rear tab comprises a second top portion extending above the front surface and a second bottom portion extending below the front surface, wherein the first top portion, second top portion, first bottom portion, and second bottom portion are configured to be inserted into slots in the webbed material. 
     
     
         4 . The tactical pouch of  claim 3 , wherein the first top portion includes a first hooked element and the second top portion includes a second hooked element. 
     
     
         5 . The tactical pouch of  claim 3 , further comprising a first bottom tab and a second bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the first bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab and the second bottom tab is configured to align with the second bottom portion of the second rear tab. 
     
     
         6 . The tactical pouch of  claim 3 , further comprising a single bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the single bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab the second bottom portion of the second rear tab. 
     
     
         7 . The tactical pouch of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of folding lines. 
     
     
         8 . The tactical pouch of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more slots on the front surface. 
     
     
         9 . The tactical pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the webbed material is MOLLE webbing. 
     
     
         10 . A tactical pouch for a firearm comprising:
 a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded generally planar configuration into a folded configuration comprising a front surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a rear surface,   wherein the tactical pouch is configured to be attached to a belt in the folded configuration.   
     
     
         11 . The tactical pouch of  claim 10 , wherein the rear surface comprises a first rear tab and a second rear tab. 
     
     
         12 . The tactical pouch of  claim 11 , wherein the first rear tab comprises one or more first apertures and the second rear tab comprises one or more second apertures, wherein the one or more first apertures and one or more second apertures are configured to receive one or more fasteners to secure the tactical pouch to the belt. 
     
     
         13 . The tactical pouch of  claim 12 , further comprising one or more fastener brackets comprising one or more apertures that align with the one or more first apertures and the one or more second apertures and are also configured to receive the one or more fasteners. 
     
     
         14 . The tactical pouch of  claim 12 , wherein the belt includes one or more slots and the one or more fasteners are provided through the one or more slots. 
     
     
         15 . The tactical pouch of  claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of folding lines. 
     
     
         16 . The tactical pouch of  claim 10 , further comprising one or more slots on the front surface. 
     
     
         17 . A tactical pouch for a firearm comprising:
 a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded generally planar configuration into a folded configuration comprising a front surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a rear surface,   wherein the rear surface comprises a first rear tab and a second rear tab,   wherein the tactical pouch is configured to be attached to a webbed material in the folded configuration,   wherein the first rear tab comprises a first top portion extending above the front surface and a first bottom portion extending below the front surface, and the second rear tab comprises a second top portion extending above the front surface and a second bottom portion extending below the front surface, wherein the first top portion, second top portion, first bottom portion, and second bottom portion are configured to be inserted into slots in the webbed material.   
     
     
         18 . The tactical pouch of  claim 17 , further comprising a first bottom tab and a second bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the first bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab and the second bottom tab is configured to align with the second bottom portion of the second rear tab. 
     
     
         19 . The tactical pouch of  claim 17 , further comprising a single bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the single bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab the second bottom portion of the second rear tab. 
     
     
         20 . The tactical pouch of  claim 17 , wherein the webbed material is MOLLE webbing.