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self-loader

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as in pistol

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In 2021, thieves entered Goodland Guns’ former location by cutting a hole in the wall and stole five pistols, four shotguns, and two rifles, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
References to Bond sprinkled throughout the trailer include Cage ordering that signature cocktail and packing a familiar-looking pistol, plus a gag at the end playing off Bond’s 007 designation.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of pistol

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Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
On March 12, a gunman drove through the halls of Temple Israel with several explosives and a rifle in his vehicle before being killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement on March 12.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of rifle

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This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.

— Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.

— Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023

Definition of derringer

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Officers also found several large shipping boxes containing precious metals, two unregistered firearms, and more than $105,000 in cash, according to the sheriff’s department.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
We are introduced to Celeste at target practice with her impressive arsenal of firearms, which get suspiciously little play once the action finally arrives.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of firearm

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