This gun is obviously a repeater (6)
I believe the answer is:
pompom
'this gun' is the definition.
(pompom is a kind of gun)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pompom that I've seen before include "Anti-aircraft cannon - woolly ball" , "Decorative ball of tufted wool" , "Woolly decoration" , "Anti-aircraft weapon" , "Cheerleader's ball of material" .)