pistol whipping
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, pistol whipping has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Crime Junkie (Nov 2025).
Pistol-whipping or buffaloing is the act of using a handgun as a blunt weapon, wielding it as an improvised club or whip. Such a practice dates to the time of muzzle loaders, which were brandished in such fashion in close-quarters combat once the weapon's single projectile had been expended.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Crime Junkie |
| Field | Criminal Justice |
Who talks about pistol whipping on podcasts?
pistol whipping came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Crime Junkie.
What is pistol whipping mentioned alongside?
pistol whipping is most often mentioned alongside The Next Conversation, Billy Christian and lead detectives.
Mentioned together: The Next Conversation, Billy Christian, lead detectives, charging documents, surveillance footage, condo, robbery, sneakers, weed