handgun
noun
hand·gun
ˈhan(d)-ˌgən 
: a firearm (such as a revolver or pistol) designed to be held and fired with one hand
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
He was armed with a black handgun and was last seen wearing a black face covering, black hoodie and black jeans.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Authorities say Soto had walked into the store, where he was formerly employed, with a handgun and fired 16 shots.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Relli testified that after a heated verbal altercation, Rocky drew a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at his head and stomach.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
He was armed with a black handgun and was last seen wearing a black face covering, black hoodie and black jeans.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Authorities say Soto had walked into the store, where he was formerly employed, with a handgun and fired 16 shots.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Relli testified that after a heated verbal altercation, Rocky drew a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at his head and stomach.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Handgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handgun. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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handgun
noun
hand·gun
ˈhan(d)-ˌgən
: a firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand
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