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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2014
Norman E. Clifton, Jr., Jacksonville, FL (US);
Norman E. Clifton, Jr., Jacksonville, FL (US);
Safariland, LLC, Jacksonville, FL (US);
Abstract
Trigger guard lock device for retaining a firearm in a holster and enabling unlocking and removing the handgun from the holster in a single motion. In an aspect, a trigger guard device comprises a device body having a channel for receiving a firearm trigger guard, a lock automatically locks upon insertion of the guard and is positioned within the channel for retaining the guard and a release lever to permit the lock to pivot. The release is positioned at the top rear of the holster such that the release is actuated by finger of a user during the natural withdrawal motion. In this manner, the user may unlock and remove the handgun in a single motion. Also, the device includes an adjustable stabilizer for the handgun.