holster

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊlstə, ˈhɒl-/

noun

  • a holder for carrying a handgun or other firearm, typically made of leather and worn on a belt or under the arm.

verb

[with object]
  • put (a gun) into its holster: he holstered the Browning before walking back

Origin:

mid 17th century: corresponding to and contemporary with Dutch holster, of unknown origin