gunbelt

Waist-worn holster

A gunbelt is a belt designed to hold a holstered pistol, typically worn around the hips.

The classic Western gunbelt sits low and often includes loops for spare ammunition: He strapped on his gunbelt and walked out to meet the stranger.

Law enforcement and military personnel wear modern tactical versions.

sidearm

holster

Sidearm carrying case

  • pistolCompact one-handed firearm
  • revolverPistol with rotating chamber
  • firearmProjectile weapon using explosives

handgun · colt · six-shooter · peacemaker · derringer · single-action · double-action · draw · quick-draw · hip carry

accessory

holster

Sidearm carrying case

  • leatherTanned animal skin
  • pouchSmall flexible bag
  • strapNarrow flexible binding material

buckle · fastener · waistband · rig · tie-down · concho · tooling · snap · rivet · keeper

western

cowboy

Mounted cattle herder

saloon · spurs · chaps · bandana · wrangler · rodeo · desperado · bounty hunter · marshal · deputy

ammunition

cartridges

Encased charges for firing

caliber · reload · magazine pouch · speed loader · bandolier · cylinder · chamber · brass · powder · primers

tactical

patrol

Regular surveillance route

military · security · bodyguard · nylon · retention · paddle · concealment · plainclothes · service weapon

Opposites
carry position/method

gunbeltshoulder holster

Body-worn firearm carrier

shoulder harness · ankle holster

weapon vs. non-weapon function

gunbelttool belt

Waist-worn equipment holder

utility belt · dress belt · money belt · weight belt · championship belt

Family

belt, gun, gunman, gunshot, gunmetal, gunslinger, gunsmith

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG