unholstered
Pulled the gun
Unholstered describes a handgun that has been drawn from its holster, or the act of drawing it: He unholstered his weapon and approached the door.
The past tense of unholster, it appears frequently in police reports and action narratives.
An unholstered gun signals readiness to fire—a significant escalation from keeping it secured.
Compact one-handed firearm
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
quickdraw · six-shooter · magnum · colt · handgun · automatic · semi-automatic · service weapon
Purpose or direction
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- preparednessState of being equipped
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- defenseProtection against harm
trigger · grip · stance · target · focus · trained · poised · combat-ready
Source of potential harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
warning · danger · hostility · provocation · brandishing · standoff · showdown · tension
pistol
Compact one-handed firearm
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
weapon · quickdraw · six-shooter · magnum · colt · handgun · automatic · semi-automatic · service weapon · duty weapon
aim
Purpose or direction
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- preparednessState of being equipped
- alertWarning or watchfulness
defense · trigger · grip · stance · target · focus · trained · poised · combat-ready · drawn
menace
Source of potential harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
aggression · warning · danger · hostility · provocation · brandishing · standoff · showdown · tension · deadly force