backup gun
Concealed reserve weapon
A backup gun is a secondary firearm carried in addition to a primary weapon, typically smaller and more concealable.
Law enforcement officers often carry one in case their service weapon fails, is lost, or runs out of ammunition: He kept a backup gun strapped to his ankle.
Also called a BUG.
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- ankle holsterConcealed carry on lower leg
- ankleLeg-foot joint
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- hidden weaponsderringer, pocket pistol, boot knife, concealed holster, hidden blade
- Handgunspistol, revolver, sidearm, Glock, Colt 1911
- police weaponsservice pistol, service weapon, duty weapon, sidearm, handgun