| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Armed (trigger) | ||
| Raised (gun's hammer) | The Telegraph Quick | 07 Apr 2023 |
| Went wrong dropping up when prepared to fire | Irish Times Crosaire | 06 May 2022 |
| Ready to fire | The Telegraph Quick | 01 Jun 2021 |
| Ready to fire | Wall Street Journal | 09 Apr 2016 |
| Ready to fire | ||
| Ready to fire | ||
| Ready to fire | ||
| Set a trip mechanism | ||
| Like some pistols | ||
| Tilted. |