firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Growing up around firearms The source familiar with the investigation, however, said that authorities learned Roley grew up with a family that had firearms and felt comfortable handling them.
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During his initial court appearance on Sunday, Leto, who had a valid firearm owner’s identification card and concealed carry license, was ordered held pending trial.
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But the best advice, in this regard, is not about firearms at all.
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Biddle said a firearms expert was expected to testify that the gun was linked to two casings found at the shooting scene.
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Mike Levine, ABC News, 1 July 2025
During his initial court appearance on Sunday, Leto, who had a valid firearm owner’s identification card and concealed carry license, was ordered held pending trial.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
But the best advice, in this regard, is not about firearms at all.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Biddle said a firearms expert was expected to testify that the gun was linked to two casings found at the shooting scene.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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