A belt buckle is disclosed which has an indented area on the front face of the buckle that is shaped and adapted for reception of a small handgun flatwise therein. The handgun is held within the indented area so that the entire side of the handgun is exposed to give ornamentation to the buckle. Apparatus is provided for releasably securing the handgun to the buckle, whereby the handgun can be quickly and easily removed from and reattached to the buckle.