pistol

Example Sentences

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He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Cantwell said that when he flew an F-16 jet, he also carried a pistol.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The images also showed that the person was carrying a holstered pistol.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

He slowed, and as he passed Spivey’s truck, McMurrough, a gun owner, said Spivey was holding his pistol down by his pants pocket, pointed toward the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

David grumbled something indecipherable and probably rude and holstered his pistol.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older