handgun
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhændˌɡən// UK //hˈændɡʌn// hand·gun
n. a small gun that you can hold and fire with just one hand.
n. a firearm designed to be held and operated by a single hand, such as a pistol or revolver.
The officer carried a handgun in a holster on his belt.
The local government introduced stricter laws regarding the storage and transport of a handgun within city limits.
While rifles are preferred for long-range accuracy, the handgun remains the primary choice for personal protection due to its compact size and ease of concealment.
From hand + gun.