Derringer
Derringer noun - A pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel.
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Small arm
Small arm noun - A portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder.
Usage example: the soldiers keep their small arms securely in their holsters when not on patrol
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