pistol

Example Sentences

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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

The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

She said two guns recovered from the scene - a Glock 10mm pistol and a SIG Sauer P226 - were legally owned.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

He set Ralph down in front of an opening in a cardboard wall and said, “When Brad fires his cap pistol, go for the peanut butter.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary