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What's a handgun?
A handgun is a firearm designed to be held and operated with one hand. They are typically smaller and more concealable than rifles or shotguns. In the UK, private ownership of most handguns is illegal, making their appearance in the Bootle incident a serious matter. Police are now investigating how this weapon was acquired and used.
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