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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First responders immediately began providing aid to the injured man, who had accidentally shot himself in the hand while unloading his firearm at the conclusion of a shooting session, officials said.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2026
Safety reminder from police White Settlement police used the incident to reiterate the importance of proper firearms safety and handling.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2026
Safety reminder from police White Settlement police used the incident to reiterate the importance of proper firearms safety and handling.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
If DeSantis signs the bill into law, a Florida statute that regulates private investigative services, private security services and repossession services would be amended to open the door for unpaid volunteers to protect religious institutions with their own firearms.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Perez also faces a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm due to prior convictions.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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