pistol

Example Sentences

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The firearms are described as a Mossberg 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun and a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38-caliber pistol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Cantwell said that when he flew an F-16 jet, he also carried a pistol.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

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