pocket pistol
Small hidden gun
A pocket pistol is a small handgun designed to fit in a coat or trouser pocket, favored for concealed carry.
The term dates to the flintlock era but applies to any compact firearm: He kept a pocket pistol in his vest.
Historically, pocket pistol was also slang for a small flask of liquor carried on one's person.
Compact concealed firearm
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- small-boreNarrow gauge or outlook
- snub-nosedHaving a short, flat nose
- subcompactSmallest car classification
lightweight · portable · handy · tiny · diminutive · micro · pint-sized · petite
Compact concealed firearm
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- flintlockFlint-sparked firearm mechanism
pepperbox · double-barrel · trigger · barrel · caliber · ammunition · grip · hammer
Sidearm carrying case
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
unobtrusive · inconspicuous · waistband · low-profile · undetectable · secretive · discreet · subtle
Causing or capable of death
- deadlyAble to cause expiration
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- armedCarrying weapons
- violentInvolving physical force
fatal · loaded · misfire · unsafe · threatening · menacing · perilous · risky
Guarding against harm
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- close-quartersVery near proximity
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- emergencySerious sudden danger
threat · assailant · precaution · readiness · point-blank · quick-draw
derringer
Compact concealed firearm
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- small-boreNarrow gauge or outlook
- snub-nosedHaving a short, flat nose
subcompact · lightweight · portable · handy · tiny · diminutive · micro · pint-sized · petite · undersized
derringer
Compact concealed firearm
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
flintlock · pepperbox · double-barrel · trigger · barrel · caliber · ammunition · grip · hammer · cylinder
holster
Sidearm carrying case
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
stealthy · unobtrusive · inconspicuous · waistband · low-profile · undetectable · secretive · discreet · subtle · tucked
lethal
Causing or capable of death
violent · fatal · loaded · misfire · unsafe · threatening · menacing · perilous · risky · dangerous
protection
Guarding against harm
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- close-quartersVery near proximity
- deterrentThing that discourages action
emergency · threat · assailant · precaution · readiness · point-blank · quick-draw
- antique firearmsmusket, matchlock, muzzleloader, harquebus, Brown Bess
- frontier weaponssix-shooter, peacemaker, Colt revolver, derringer, Winchester
- Handgunsrevolver, sidearm, Glock, Colt 1911, 1911
- Victorian weaponsrifle, musket, revolver, bayonet, saber
- hidden weaponsderringer, boot knife, concealed holster, hidden blade, concealment
- cheap gunsSaturday night special, Jimenez, Jennings, Raven, Ring of Fire
pocket pistolrifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
long gun · shotgun · carbine · musket · assault rifle
pocket pistollong arm
Far-reaching power
pike · flamethrower · rocket launcher · bazooka · spear
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