Examples of assault rifle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The startled officer retreated, his assault rifle still aimed at the approaching protester. — The Economist, "In Belarus neither dictator nor protesters are backing down," 5 Nov. 2020 This is the British Army’s standard issue assault rifle, and Jonny’s carbine is essentially the same rifle with a slightly shorter barrel for easier stowage. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Here's What's in an Apache Helicopter Survival Kit," 30 Dec. 2020 In June, Meredith showed up to a Black Lives Matter protest in Hiawassee with an assault rifle, the North Georgia News reported. — Chris Joyner, ajc, "Georgia man among those facing federal charges from Capitol riot," 9 Jan. 2021 Before the trip to Berlin and in the days after, prosecutors say, Franco bought a mounting rail for a telescopic sight and parts for a handgun, and was seen at a shooting range trying out the accessories with an assault rifle. — New York Times, "A Far-Right Terrorism Suspect With a Refugee Disguise: The Tale of Franco A.," 29 Dec. 2020 Police said Tuesday that the attack was carried out by at least one suspect who was armed with what police called an assault rifle as well as handguns. — NBC News, "4 dead, at least 14 injured in suspected Vienna terror attack; shooter dead, others possibly at large," 2 Nov. 2020 Overnight, the price of an AK-47 assault rifle quadrupled from $200 to $800. — Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, "Why power-broker Hezbollah is still rocked by Beirut blast," 24 Aug. 2020 According to charges, Solomon roamed the riots carrying an assault rifle. — Andy Mannix, Star Tribune, "Court records, FBI contradict Trump's claims of organized 'antifa-led' riots in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death," 19 Dec. 2020 As the women dance and twirl in a generic suburban neighborhood, the man strums what appears to be an assault rifle like a guitar, a startling juxtaposition of child’s play and menace. — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, "The Raw Sounds of Rico Nasty," 7 Dec. 2020

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