handgun

Example Sentences

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When it was time to replace the force’s handguns, the police department switched from Glocks to Rugers, sending its business to the hometown employer.

From Washington Post

As panicked patrons fled from the dance floor, James and Aldrich tumbled off a landing and struggled over a handgun.

From Seattle Times

In fact, only 21 states require a background check or a permit to purchase a handgun, according to the group Everytown.

From Washington Post

When a 29-year-old woman, who authorities say was armed with a handgun, locked herself in a Jeep SUV on the side of Richmond Highway on Tuesday, Fairfax County police officers opted to wait her out.

From Washington Post

He visits the range at least once a week, both to practice with a handgun he carries for self-defense and to unwind.

From Washington Post