pistol

Example Sentences

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Investigators obtained camera footage from the shop showing a young man emerging after buying the gun, a Taurus 9 mm pistol, to make a call on his cellphone.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The pistol was purchased in October 2023, the shotgun in August 2025, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

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

I turn back to the tinkerer, who is very calmly reholstering his pistol.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland