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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Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
He was convicted of first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon with priors in 2024 and was sentenced to life in prison.
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Caroline Blair,
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2 July 2026
Court documents show that the defendants had planned between December 2024 and April 2026 to deal firearms without a license, travel across state lines to acquire firearms illegally, and import the firearms back into California.
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Lyanne Wang,
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1 July 2026
Authorities said police recovered 20 firearms allegedly purchased by Edmond in three states between 2021 and 2026.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
He was convicted of first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon with priors in 2024 and was sentenced to life in prison.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Court documents show that the defendants had planned between December 2024 and April 2026 to deal firearms without a license, travel across state lines to acquire firearms illegally, and import the firearms back into California.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Authorities said police recovered 20 firearms allegedly purchased by Edmond in three states between 2021 and 2026.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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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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