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pistol a weapon for delivery of a missile; usually a weapon to fire a bullet, used in euthanasia. balling pistol a device shaped like a pistol but loaded with a medicinal bolus which is fired into the pharynx of a horse by the operation of a spring loaded piston. pistol Public health A handheld firearm that holds up to 14 rounds of ammunition. See Ballistics. Cf Assault weapon, Shotgun. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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CANYON COUNTRY -- A Canyon Country man was killed by a gunshot to the face Tuesday night when a handgun he thought wasn't loaded went off, according to a sheriff's report. John Holmes, a Texas district attorney, sent Patterson the following message: "As you know, I was very outspoken in my opposition to the passage of the Concealed Handgun Act. Handgun developments, administration changes, evolution of equipment needs, and input from weapons staff members represent reasons why law enforcement agencies sometimes issue new firearm models to their officers. |
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