pistol

Example Sentences

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He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

They wear a combat vest which contains a radio/GPS-coded beacon to transmit their position, while they also carry water, food, first-aid material and a pistol in order to survive.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

After arresting the owners, officers also searched their vehicle, where they found an air pistol - possession of which requires a licence and supervision for under 18s - a police scanner, and more cash.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

On a recent visit, workers assembled shotguns and manufactured pistol and rifle barrels amid the searing sound of metal being cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

When I hear one of the coaches from Oak call, “Set,” I make sure I don’t move anymore and just wait for the starting pistol.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée