noun
air pistol
A pistol that uses compressed air or CO₂ to fire pellets; used in target shooting sports.
彼はエアピストル競技で全国大会に出場した。
He competed in the national tournament in the air pistol event.
Variant spelling with an interpunct; less common but still seen.
An air rifle, which is a long-barreled air gun, as opposed to the handgun-style air pistol.
Loanword from English 'air pistol'.