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{{SeeWikipedia|Side arm}} | {{SeeWikipedia|Side arm}} | ||
A '''Sidearm''' is a ''personal defense weapon'', usually a [[pistol]] (or other melee weapon), which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary weapon such as a [[rifle]] or [[carbine]]. | A '''Sidearm''' is a ''personal defense weapon'', usually a [[pistol]] (or other [[:Category:Melee Weapons|melee weapon]]), which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary weapon such as a [[rifle]] or [[carbine]]. | ||
==List of Sidearms== | ==List of Sidearms== | ||