handgun
(30) The term “handgun” means— (A) a firearm which has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand; and (B) any combination of parts from which a firearm described in subparagraph (A) can be assembled.
Source
18 USC § 921(a)(30)
Scoping language
As used in this chapter
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