handgun
noun
hand·gun
ˈhan(d)-ˌgən 
: a firearm (such as a revolver or pistol) designed to be held and fired with one hand
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Testing proved that the recovered handgun was used in the shooting.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
At the scene, police recovered a handgun owned by Franks, who had a valid license to carry it, according to police.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The man also pulled a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the ground.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
According to a charging document filed by the Harris County District Attorney's Office and obtained by PEOPLE, Harden, 36, was knowingly carrying a handgun outside of a holster in plain view inside his vehicle.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
At the scene, police recovered a handgun owned by Franks, who had a valid license to carry it, according to police.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The man also pulled a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the ground.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
According to a charging document filed by the Harris County District Attorney's Office and obtained by PEOPLE, Harden, 36, was knowingly carrying a handgun outside of a holster in plain view inside his vehicle.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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“Handgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handgun. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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handgun
noun
hand·gun
ˈhan(d)-ˌgən
: a firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand
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