long gun
noun
plural long guns
: a firearm having a long barrel and intended to be fired from the shoulder
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Authorities allege that Cole Tomas Allen stormed through a security checkpoint holding a long gun at the Washington Hilton on April 25.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ayala was armed with a long gun and actively firing rounds at multiple people in the Kings Colony neighborhood when deputies responded to the scene.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
At one point, a group of federal agents, some carrying long guns, and an armored vehicle were stationed outside.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 30 May 2026
One officer grabbed a long gun from his trunk.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ayala was armed with a long gun and actively firing rounds at multiple people in the Kings Colony neighborhood when deputies responded to the scene.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
At one point, a group of federal agents, some carrying long guns, and an armored vehicle were stationed outside.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 30 May 2026
One officer grabbed a long gun from his trunk.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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“Long gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20gun. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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