pistol

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Allen was found in possession of a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38-caliber pistol, the document alleged.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

After arresting the owners, officers also searched their vehicle, where they found an air pistol - possession of which requires a licence and supervision for under 18s - a police scanner, and more cash.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The cap’n said, “Reach me that pistol, boy.”

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis