handguns
- plural of handgun.
Example Sentences
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As Ms. Fletcher emphasizes, handguns were increasingly associated with one specific crime—the assassination of high-profile statesmen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Smith & Wesson Brands soared 20% after reporting a higher fourth-quarter profit as demand for new products and handguns surged.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
“For nearly a century, the United States Postal Service has arbitrarily blocked handguns from being mailed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Heller, holding that D.C. could not ban the possession of handguns in the home.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2026
One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
