dépistoliser

Senses

1. 1.

   to remove a gun from

   to deprive of or take away a pistol/gun

2. 2.

   to disarm (in a narrower, firearm-specific sense)

   to prevent someone from carrying a firearm

Examples

• "La police a dépistolisé le suspect lors de son arrestation."

  The police removed the gun from the suspect during his arrest.

• "Les officiers ont été dépistolisés pour la manifestation."

  Officers were disarmed (of their firearms) for the demonstration.

Usage

A formal, technical term used mainly in French law enforcement and security contexts. Related to the verb 'pistoliser' (to arm with a gun). Less common than 'désarmer' (to disarm in general).