What does the cryptic crossword clue "Person who gets shot by outlaw carrying gun? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Person who gets shot". The wordplay uses charade, container. BAN (synonym of "outlaw") + ARM (synonym of "gun?") [container: "carrying"]; definition: "Person who gets shot" The answer is BARMAN.

Person who gets shot by outlaw carrying gun? (6)

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