What does the cryptic crossword clue "Any pistol will shatter these locks (9)" mean?

The definition is "these locks". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANY + PISTOL = PONYTAILS; definition: "these locks" The answer is PONYTAILS.

Any pistol will shatter these locks (9)

Times Cryptic #29101 | 15 Across | 2024-12-16 flower

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