"bangstick" meaning in English

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          "text": "(Never shoot a shark unless you have to protect yourself in an emergency situation. And, if you are forced to shoot, use a twelve-gauge bangstick if you have one with you.)",
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          "ref": "1994, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Robert M. Timm, Gary E. Larson, editors, Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage: A Handbook for People Who Deal with Wildlife Damage Problems, DIANE Publishing Inc., published 2010, page F-3:",
          "text": "Powerheads (\"bangsticks\") can also be used to kill alligators, but should only be used with the barrel under water and according to manufacturer recommendations.",
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        "A kind of underwater speargun used primarily against sharks."
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          "speargun"
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        {
          "word": "powerhead"
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          "ref": "1994, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Robert M. Timm, Gary E. Larson, editors, Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage: A Handbook for People Who Deal with Wildlife Damage Problems, DIANE Publishing Inc., published 2010, page F-3:",
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