Multi-use holster

Abstract

A holster for attaching an item to a garment includes a baseplate having a central portion and a peripheral portion. The baseplate is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central portion of the baseplate includes a first opening that is sized and shaped to accommodate a belt, strap, or MOLLE webbing. The holster additionally includes a plurality of notches in the peripheral portion of the baseplate. The plurality of notches are sized and shaped to accommodate a tethering member passing therethrough. The holster may be attached to the garment by engagement between the opening in the baseplate and the garment. The item to be carried in the holster is strapped to the holster with the tethering member. The holster may be provided as part of a kit that includes a top plate and the tethering member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holster for attaching an item to a garment, wherein the holster comprises: 
 a baseplate comprising a central portion and a peripheral portion;   a first opening in the central portion of the baseplate, wherein the first opening is sized and shaped to accommodate a belt, strap, or MOLLE webbing; and     a plurality of notches in the peripheral portion of the baseplate, wherein the plurality of notches are sized and shaped to accommodate a tethering member passing therethrough.