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A holster for concealed handgun carry that relies on the façade of a cell phone or cell phone case, and which relies on actuated hinges for securing moveable panels. Spring loaded hinges may be used for providing opening of the hinged panels of the holster, providing access by the wearer to the hand

A holster for concealed handgun carry that relies on the façade of a cell phone or cell phone case, and which relies on actuated hinges for securing moveable panels. Spring loaded hinges may be used for providing opening of the hinged panels of the holster, providing access by the wearer to the handgun contained within the holster. Latching of a closed configuration may be accomplished by a snap, hook and loop fasteners and magnetic fasteners. Access to a handgun contained within the holster may be accomplished with minimal movement of an arm, hand or finger.

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1. A handgun holster for concealed carry, comprising: a back panel fastened to a holster pocket;a butt panel connected to the back panel by a third actuating hinge;a top panel connected to the back panel by a second actuating hinge;a front panel connected to the top panel by a first actuating hinge;

1. A handgun holster for concealed carry, comprising: a back panel fastened to a holster pocket;a butt panel connected to the back panel by a third actuating hinge;a top panel connected to the back panel by a second actuating hinge;a front panel connected to the top panel by a first actuating hinge;a hammer panel affixed to the back panel at about a right angle; anda first and second fastening means for maintaining the hinged butt panel, top panel and front panel in a closed configuration relative to the back panel for concealing a handgun within the holster pocket. 2. The holster of claim 1, further comprising a means for releasing the first and second fastening means whereby the hinged butt panel, top panel and front panel are released to an open configuration relative to the back panel for revealing and providing access to a handgun within the holster pocket. 3. The holster of claim 1, wherein the first, second and third actuating hinges are spring-actuated hinges. 4. The holster of claim 1, further comprising a waistband clip for securing the holster to a waistband. 5. The holster of claim 1, further comprising a waistband clip for securing the holster to a belt. 6. The holster of claim 1, wherein the back panel and holster pocket are a single fabricated component. 7. The holster of claim 1, wherein the back panel is an integral part of a completely extruded holster. 8. The holster of claim 1, wherein the holster material is selected from the group consisting of leather and synthetic material. 9. The holster of claim 1, wherein the butt panel is connected to the hinged front panel by the third actuating hinge. 10. The holster of claim 1, wherein a handgun is completely concealed from view when the first and second fastening means maintains the hinged butt panel, top panel and front panel in a closed configuration relative to the back panel. 11. The holster of claim 1, wherein a handgun is readily accessible by a wearer and viewable to others when the first and second fastening means are released enabling the hinged butt panel, top panel and front panel to pivot to an open configuration relative to the back panel. 12. A handgun holster for concealed carry comprising: a back panel and holster pocket;means for rotating a hinged butt panel between an open coplanar and a closed right angle relationship relative to the back panel;means for rotating a hinged top panel between an open coplanar and a closed right angle relationship relative to the back panel;means for rotating a hinged front panel between an open coplanar and a closed right angle relationship relative to the hinged top panel;a fixed hammer panel positioned at about a right angle relationship to the back panel; anda first and second fastening means for maintaining a closed right angle relationship of the hinged butt panel and the hinged top panel relative to the back panel, and maintaining a closed right angle relationship of the hinged front panel relative to the hinged top panel. 13. The holster of claim 12 wherein the first and second fastening means enables the hinged butt panel, the hinged top panel and the hinged front to open to coplanar relationships with adjoining hinged surfaces. 14. The holster of claim 12, wherein the means for rotating the hinged butt panel, the hinged top panel and the hinged front panel are spring-actuated hinges. 15. The holster of claim 12, wherein the back panel and holster pocket are a single fabricated component. 16. The holster of claim 12, wherein the back panel is an integral part of a completely extruded holster. 17. The holster of claim 12, wherein the holster material is selected from the group consisting of leather and synthetic material. 18. The holster of claim 12, wherein the butt panel is connected to the hinged front panel by an actuating hinge. 19. The holster of claim 12, wherein a handgun is completely concealed from view when the first and second fastening means maintains the hinged butt panel, top panel and front panel in a closed right angle relationship. 20. The holster of claim 12, wherein a handgun is readily accessible by a wearer and viewable to others when the first and second fastening means are released enabling the hinged butt panel, top panel and front panel to hinge to an open coplanar relationship.