Translation

handgun / sidearm / firearm

Meaning

A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.

Examples

• The officer kept his service pistol loaded and ready at all times.
  警官は公用拳銃を常に装填し、準備万端にしていた。
• He practiced his aim at the shooting range using a semi-automatic pistol.
  彼は射撃場で半自動拳銃を使って狙いを定める練習をした。