Handgun
A short-barreled firearm (pistol or revolver) designed for one-handed operation; often requires special carry or hunting regulations.
Related Terms
Cylinder (Revolver)
The rotating part of a revolver holding multiple chambers of ammunition, advancing with each hamm...
Read MoreDouble-Action
A firearm mechanism where pulling the trigger cocks and then releases the hammer (common in some ...
Read MoreSingle-Action
A firearm mechanism in which the hammer must be manually cocked before the trigger can release it...
Read More
.jpeg)
.jpeg)