pistol

Example Sentences

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AK-style pistol — and authorities also seized ammunition from his place of business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

During his time in jail, Tejero also swapped his pistol for a paintbrush, taking up art classes that saw him produce nearly 300 artworks, El Pais newspaper reported.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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

This rendition of the story was also compatible with Hamilton’s remark in the boat afterward, when he seemed to think his pistol was still loaded.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis