the soldiers keep their small arms securely in their holsters when not on patrol
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Alkhatib warned that Hamas may try to retain small arms to exert control over pockets of Gaza and seek to influence any technocratic governing structure meant to reconstruct the enclave and pave the way for self-governance.—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025 Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025 Two months later, the group launched more than two dozen attacks across northeastern Syria, relying on a combination of guerrilla tactics, including small arms fire, ambushes, assassinations, and improvised explosive devices targeting military checkpoints and government vehicles.—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025 Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for small arm
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