Weapon not used at the front? (7)

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(Other definitions for side-arm that I've seen before include "Weapon worn on belt" , "Gun fired with one hand" , "Throwing manner" , "Hand gun etc." , "Weapon; baseball manoeuvre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sunday Times.

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