An apparatus for the secure stowing of a magazine, the apparatus comprising a pocket defined by a first pair of opposing side panels and a second pair of opposing side panels, the first pair of opposing side panels being in substantially perpendicular plane to the second pair of opposing side panels and the first pair of opposing side panels being shorter in height than the second pair of opposing side panels, a bottom panel, and a top opening; biasing means whereby at least one pair of opposing side panels are biased toward one another; and means of attachment whereby the pocket may be attached to a person or object.