riot gun
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of riot gun
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Huie, a crack shot, also has a riot gun fastened to the front seat of his car.
From Time Magazine Archive
Joe Vitalli stood behind Camillion and company, his riot gun ready.
From The Flying Stingaree by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
As the man walked toward his horse which had sidled a few steps away the big cook gazed after him and fingered the riot gun regretfully.
From The Settling of the Sage by Evarts, Hal G. (Hal George)
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