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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Police discovered he had recently bought a pistol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The court was told the Royal Mail intercepted an air pistol addressed to Ms Klass before it reached her.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Beyond that, Mapper was scrambling back onto the brachy while Halsey Crunk pointed an old flintlock pistol at something Magdalys couldn’t see.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older