service weapon
Duty-issued pistol
A service weapon is a firearm issued to military personnel, police officers, or other officials as standard equipment for their duties.
The term distinguishes officially provided weapons from personal firearms: The officer drew her service weapon.
In news reports, "service weapon" often appears in accounts of shootings involving law enforcement or military suicides.
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- gun beltWaist strap holding firearms
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