Meaning of "handgun" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF HANDGUN

handgun  [ˈhændˌɡʌn]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDGUN

Handgun is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANDGUN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Handgun

A handgun is a firearm designed to be handheld, in either one or both hands. This characteristic differentiates handguns as a general class of firearms from long guns such as rifles and shotguns. Major handgun subtypes are the revolver and pistol; other subtypes include derringers, single-shot pistols, semi-automatic pistols, pepperboxes, and machine pistols. The overlapping variations in meaning of the words "pistol" and "handgun" are discussed below. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand, the essential distinguishing characteristic of a handgun is its facility for one-handed operation.

Definition of handgun in the English dictionary

The definition of handgun in the dictionary is a firearm that can be held, carried, and fired with one hand, such as a pistol.

SYNONYMS OF «HANDGUN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «handgun» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of handgun

automatic · derringer · piece · pistol · revolver · rod · shooter

TRANSLATION OF HANDGUN

Find out the translation of handgun to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of handgun from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handgun» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 手枪
• Translator English - Spanish: pistola
• English: handgun
• Translator English - Hindi: handgun
• Translator English - Arabic: مسدس
• Translator English - Russian: пистолет
• Translator English - Portuguese: pistola
• Translator English - Bengali: ছোঁড়ে
• Translator English - French: pistolet
• Translator English - Malay: Pistol
• Translator English - German: Handfeuerwaffe
• Translator English - Japanese: 拳銃
• Translator English - Korean: 권총
• Translator English - Javanese: Handgun
• Translator English - Vietnamese: khẩu súng lục
• Translator English - Tamil: கைத்துப்பாக்கி
• Translator English - Marathi: पिस्तूल
• Translator English - Turkish: tabanca
• Translator English - Italian: pistola
• Translator English - Polish: pistolet
• Translator English - Ukrainian: пістолет
• Translator English - Romanian: pistol
• Translator English - Greek: πιστόλι
• Translator English - Afrikaans: handwapen
• Translator English - Swedish: handeldvapen
• Translator English - Norwegian: pistol

2 QUOTES WITH «HANDGUN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word handgun.

1

Jeff Cooper

Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.

2

Hayao Miyazaki

When a man is shooting a handgun, it's just like he is shooting because that's his job, and he has no other choice. It's no good. When a girl is shooting a handgun, it's really something.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDGUN»

Discover the use of handgun in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handgun and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Handgun Combatives

No officer should be without this book...period.

Dave Spaulding, 2010

Defensive Handgun Skills: Your Guide to Fundamentals for ...

It's All Here—in Defensive Handgun Skills! Written by certified firearms trainer David Fessenden, Defensive Handgun Skills is a simple, easy-to-follow guide to the techniques involved in carrying and using a defensive handgun.

David Fessenden, 2010

The Modern Day Gunslinger: The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual

The shooting skills taught in this book carry broad application in civilian, law enforcement, and military contexts.

Don Mann, 2013

Effective Handgun Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to ...

Now holders of concealed carry permits, law enforcement officers, security personnel and anyone interested in real world defensive tactics can find all the historical, safety and legal information they need in Effective Handgun Defense. ...

Frank James, 2004

The Ultimate Guide to Handgun Hunting: Tips and Tactics for ...

Everything you need to know about hunting with pistols and revolvers.

Clair Rees, 2003

Gun Digest’s Handgun Ammo & Calibers Concealed Carry eShort: ...

In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of the Revolver, Grant Cunningham explains the best calibers and handgun ammo choices for the concealed carry revolver.

Grant Cunningham, 2012

Gun Digest’s Choosing a Handgun for Self Defense eShort: ...

In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry, Massad Ayoob helps you choose the best handgun for concealed carry.

Massad Ayoob, 2012

Gun Digest's Defensive Handgun Training Principles ...

In this excerpt from Defensive Handgun Skills, David Fessenden covers defensive handgun definitions, guncraft history, Jeff Cooper's ideas on self-defense, legal considerations for CCW and combat mindset.

David Fessenden, 2012

Gun Digest's Defensive Handgun Training Rules and Tips ...

In this excerpt from Defensive Handgun Skills, David Fessenden passes along tips and advice on practical handgun training, dry practice, tactical training and gunfighting.

David Fessenden, 2012

Gun Digest's Defensive Handgun Shooting Stance & ...

In this excerpt from Defensive Handgun Skills, David Fessenden gives a basic overview of how to get into the defensive handgun stance and how to present or "draw" your handgun.

David Fessenden, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDGUN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handgun is used in the context of the following news items.

Two held as handgun, ammunition and silencer seized

Two men in their twenties have been arrested after a handgun, ammunition and a silencer were found in a car in north Dublin. The items were ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»

Best Defensive Handgun Under $500? Make Mine A CZ P09 | The …

I'm often asked what weapon would I keep on my nightstand, specifically referring to a handgun, because I do keep more than a handgun at the ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»

What happens when a handgun is fired by police? - CityNews

The same Act governs when an officer can draw a handgun – for example, to protect against loss of life or serious bodily harm. A police officer ... «CityNews, Jul 15»

Police ask for public's help to locate deputy's missing handgun

The Marion County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help to find a missing or stolen handgun. Sgt. Don Parise said a Marion County ... «Statesman Journal, Jul 15»

Priest attacked as men armed with handgun raid cathedral

One man was armed with a suspected handgun – and the suspects made off with a sum of cash. Detective Constable Pauline McCalmont, who ... «thejournal.ie, Jul 15»

Georgia trucker nabbed for illegal handgun possession on Turnpike …

WOOLWICH TWP. — State police arrested a Georgia man Monday night after a trooper spotted him with a handgun on the New Jersey ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»

Alabama senators file bills on BP money, marriage, handgun rights …

State senators introduced 15 bills during the abbreviated first day of the special session on Monday, including bills affecting the BP oil spill ... «AL.com, Jul 15»

4 arrested at disturbance involving handgun, officials say | News …

Police are investigating an incident on Madison's west side that involved a handgun but, no shots were fired, according to a release. «Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3, Jul 15»

Man apologizes for carrying fake handgun downtown - Brant News

Brantford police quickly arrested a man on bicycle after a call about someone carrying a silver handgun at Market and Darling streets on ... «www.brantnews.com, Jul 15»

Oxnard man arrested after handgun and ammunition found in his …

An Oxnard man was arrested on Monday afternoon after police said they found a handgun along with ammunition in his backpack. Police said ... «Ventura County Star, Jul 15»