Thesaurus results for HANDGUN

handgun

noun

as in pistol

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Recent Examples of handgun Investigators recovered a handgun loaded with 9mm ammunition from the area where Marx fell, according to federal prosecutors. —

Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 6 May 2026 Wood was found armed with an AR-15, a handgun and ammunition, according to the Sheriff’s Office, but deputies were able to take him into custody without further incident. —

Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026 A student notified administrators that Kopfer had shown them a handgun in his backpack during class the day prior, the statement said. —

Caroline Zimmerman may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026 The department said in a statement that a 911 caller reported Williams armed with a handgun standing outside the business. —

Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handgun

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Williams then raised her arm over the vehicle and pointed the pistol toward police, the report said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Investigators say Allen traveled to Washington by train, carrying a shotgun, pistol and knives, and booked a room in the Washington Hilton where the April 25 dinner took place.

— Andrew Goudsward, USA Today, 11 May 2026