| Modular holsters are a means of carrying | | | | moved to the other location. Empty holsters are |
| weapons on a platform. They can be strapped in | | | | cumbersome to wear. They can snag on objects |
| using an interchangeable system. There are | | | | or be smashed. Their shape can be compromised |
| several different types which allow the user to | | | | while empty and subjected to heavy force. |
| move weapons to different locations with | | | | For example, a mission may require mounting on |
| adaptable holsters. Those that disconnect quickly | | | | a drop leg thigh harness. After one portion of the |
| have 5 useful features. | | | | mission is completed, the weapon may need to |
| Interchangeable | | | | be moved to the vest for easier access. With a |
| A Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment | | | | modular system that disconnects quickly, the |
| (MOLLE) system allows all tactical gear designed | | | | mounting pieces can be removed from the leg |
| for the interwoven attachment device to be | | | | and quickly strapped to the Vest mounted holster |
| worn securely without threat of it coming off. An | | | | with little time and energy expended. |
| elaborate grid of straps holds the holster adapters | | | | Angles |
| in place for safety. Any piece of gear or clothing | | | | Some models are flexible in mounting to 360 |
| that uses a MOLLE weave can accommodate a | | | | degrees so that the holstered weapon can be |
| modular holster. | | | | grasped and drawn from any angle. The mounting |
| Numbers | | | | pieces in this system would have a male and |
| Depending on the type of operation the person is | | | | female connection, making them compatible to |
| involved in, whether tactical, duty or special ops, a | | | | any other piece with this set-up. For example, the |
| person's weapon should be strategically and safely | | | | same piece of equipment can be attached |
| placed on the body. The person may need to | | | | vertically on one system, then moved over to |
| carry multiple weapons at once. They all need to | | | | another platform for an angled horizontal draw. |
| be holstered in a reliable system. | | | | Adaptability |
| Locations | | | | Holsters can also be mounted under a desk, in a |
| Using a modular platform, the holster can be | | | | vehicle or on the wall of a safe or locker for easy |
| quickly and easily moved to a different location. | | | | access. They can be used on the body as well, |
| Rather than carrying two and running with one | | | | with concealment belt loops and paddle holsters, |
| empty while the weapon is housed in a different | | | | duty belt loops and other convenient locations. |
| location, the holstered weapon assembly is simply | | | | |