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Unless you’re a gun enthusiast, you might not know exactly what constitutes a handgun. A handgun is simply a firearm that can be held and fired with one hand. The other hand can, however, be used to steady and support either the base of the gun or the other shooting hand; I recommend using shooting gloves for protection and comfort, as well as investing in leather holsters to carry the weapon. It is this characteristic that distinguished a handgun from other types of guns such as shotguns and rifles. They are also distinct from other types of weapons such as machine guns, which are mounted and large artillery. Handguns come in a variety of subtypes such as revolvers and pistols.
In the latter category, there are single-shot, semiautomatic, and machine. While many people use the words “handgun” and “pistol” as interchangeable in everyday conversation, there is actually a very slight, technical distinction between the two. A pistol, which is technically a subset of the overarching umbrella of handguns, has a chamber that is integral with the barrel. As handguns became more and more popular in everyday use, many companies sprang up ready to sell these popular guns. Some of the most common types of handguns are Springfield handguns and Smith & Wesson handguns.
