handgunner
Small arms wielder
A handgunner is someone who uses a handgun, particularly in military or historical contexts.
The term appears in discussions of firearms history, where handgunners were soldiers armed with early portable firearms: Medieval handgunners formed the first infantry units equipped with guns.
In contemporary use, it may describe competitive pistol shooters or handgun enthusiasts.
One who gathers items
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- reloaderOne who restocks ammunition
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
ammunition · caliber · holster · grips · sights · trigger · magazine · customization
Ground combat troops
- soldierArmed forces member
- tacticalStrategically planned
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
holster · uniformed · garrison · drill · sentry · officer · close-quarters
Armed violent person
- triggermanHired killer with firearm
- hitmanProfessional paid murderer
- assassinPaid murderer of targets
- outlawFugitive from justice
bandit · gangster · mercenary · holdup · stick-up · gunfight · desperado · enforcer
Guarding against harm
- permitOfficial written authorization
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- safetyFreedom from harm
- threatIndication of potential harm
guardian · vigilance · readiness · deterrent · self-protection · licensed · responsible
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- bullseyeExact center target
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
grip · follow-through · zeroing · grouping · dry-firing · steady · focus · rapid-fire
collector
One who gathers items
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- reloaderOne who restocks ammunition
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
revolver · ammunition · caliber · holster · grips · sights · trigger · magazine · customization · accessories
infantry
Ground combat troops
sidearm · holster · uniformed · garrison · drill · sentry · officer · close-quarters
gunman
Armed violent person
- triggermanHired killer with firearm
- hitmanProfessional paid murderer
- assassinPaid murderer of targets
outlaw · bandit · gangster · mercenary · holdup · stick-up · gunfight · desperado · enforcer · drive-by
protection
Guarding against harm
threat · guardian · vigilance · readiness · deterrent · self-protection · licensed · responsible
accuracy
Degree of correctness
stance · grip · follow-through · zeroing · grouping · dry-firing · steady · focus · rapid-fire · qualification
handgunnerrifleman
Armed soldier or NZ bird
musketeer · archer · sniper · longbowman · sharpshooter
shooter, handgun, gunning, gunner, sharpshooter, gunsmith, handguns