| 摘要 |
<p>Disclosed is a retaining device for lockingly receiving a firearm wherein the firearm has a barrel, barrel sight, grip, hammer and trigger guard. The retaining device comprises a holster (34), having a closed forward portion and an open rearward portion. A guide channel is positioned within the holster for accepting the barrel (22) and trigger guard of the firearm. A fingerprint identification means has a fingerprint input device (54) positioned upon the external surface of the holster at an intermediate extent. Further provided is a comparison means for comparing an inputted fingerprint with a stored fingerprint image, and a signal generating means for generating a first signal when an inputted fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint and a second signal when an inputted fingerprint fails to match a stored fingerprint. The signal generating means is in electrical communication with and controls a firearm retaining means. The firearm retaining means has a first orientation securing the firearm within the holster and a second orientation allowing the firearm to be removed. The retaining means is in electrical communication with and responsive to signals from the signal generating means.</p> |
