Pilots might shoot one badly (6)

I believe the answer is:

pistol

(Other definitions for pistol that I've seen before include "Shakespearean - weapon" , "Small gun" , "Piece" , "Hand-held firearm" , "Small firearm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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