handgun

Example Sentences

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The first lady’s remarks came after a man armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives breached security at the Washington black-tie event on April 25.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

That comment recalled the argument advanced after Dunblane that shooting clubs and even Britain's Olympic shooting team would be unfairly affected by a handgun ban.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

They also allowed Ethan to have access to a handgun that his father had purchased.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Pretti was armed at the time of the encounter with a legally owned handgun, according to state and federal officials.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

So much for my lucky rabbit foot, still gripped in my palm like a handgun.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle