US Patent 9297611 Backup gun carrying torso pocket

A chest holster pocket (110) having a firearm receiving section (140) formed between a pocket back panel (122) and a pocket front panel (124). The panels (122, 124) are connected along a bottom and optionally along a lower portion of each of the sides. The panels (122, 124) are coupled via a quick release fastening material (128) disposed along the upper portion of each side. A finger loop (116) is provided for assisting in quick access to a firearm (160) positioned within the receiving section (140). The pocket (110) incorporates a vest fastening material (130) or a PALS/MOLLE (270, 280) system affixed to the exterior of the pocket back panel (122). A pair of upper securing straps (114) is attached to the upper corners to the pocket (110).