a combination holster for weapons having a front stock and a butt - stock , comprising a front stock holster having interior and exterior portions , the interior portion mimicking the contour of the front stock , and a butt - stock retraction element connected to the user and to the butt stock . the retention element may be a cord connected to a vest . the weapon is secured in a first position in which the front stock holster grips the front - stock , and the retraction element retains the butt - stock near the user . the weapon may be unsecured by removing the front stock from its holster and applying a drawing force to the retention element to pull the butt - stock away from the user . to return the weapon to a secure position , the user returns the front stock its holster and permits the butt - stock retention element retain the butt - stock near the user .