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A '''handgun''' is a short [[gun]], operated in one hand. This type of gun differs from larger [[firearms]] such as [[rifle]]s or [[shotgun]]s, which require the operator to use his or her other hand to support the barrel in order to be used accurately. | A '''handgun''' is a short [[gun]], operated in one hand. This type of gun differs from larger [[firearms]] such as [[rifle]]s or [[shotgun]]s, which require the operator to use his or her other hand to support the barrel in order to be used accurately. | ||
Examples of handguns would include the various models of [[pistol]]s and [[revolver]]s. | Examples of handguns would include the various models of [[pistol]]s and [[revolver]]s. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Firearm]]s: Handgun, [[Shotgun]] and [[Rifle]] | ||
| + | * [[Archery]] | ||
| + | * [[Crossbow]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Firearms]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Hunting]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Survivalism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Hobbies]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Tools]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Everyday Carry]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Investments in Tangibles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:22, October 11, 2019
A handgun is a short gun, operated in one hand. This type of gun differs from larger firearms such as rifles or shotguns, which require the operator to use his or her other hand to support the barrel in order to be used accurately.
Examples of handguns would include the various models of pistols and revolvers.