Usually means: Protective barrier around weapon's grip.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (handguard)

▸ noun:  A guard on the front of a weapon for hand and finger protection, or to allow for attachments to the weapon.

Similar:
hand guard, guard, crossguard, gunshield, faceguard, armguard, arm guard, wristguard, bow guard, bow-guard, more...

Types:
foregrip, hand stop, vertical grip, more...

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Similar:
hand guard, guard, crossguard, gunshield, faceguard, armguard, arm guard, wristguard, bow guard, bow-guard, more...

Types:
foregrip, hand stop, vertical grip, more...



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