a pistol holster is disclosed that permits a pistol to be loaded while within the holster . to effect this , the holster body containing the lower portion of a pistol , slides downward relative to a slide bar component that holds the breach block of the pistol , allowing a live round of ammunition to be loaded into the pistol &# 39 ; s firing chamber with a single hand action , to make the pistol ready for firing . the holster also contains one or more locks to prevent unintentional removal of the pistol from the holster .