n a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
n. 手枪
1. She bought a handgun for personal protection.
她买了一把手枪以保护自己。
2. The police officer checked his handgun before the patrol.
警察在巡逻前检查了他的手枪。
3. It is important to store a handgun safely at home.
在家安全存放手枪是很重要的。