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Noun
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The bill, introduced by Democrats in Connecticut, would effectively ban most Glock-style pistols that can be converted into a machine gun.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026 -
Following that memo, the USPS proposed a new rule in April that would allow people to mail firearms like pistols and revolvers.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Authorities noted that Joyce is a felon with a criminal history that includes state convictions for drug, larceny and burglary charges, which disqualify him from having guns or ammunition.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Police did not indicate whether the men were shooting at each other or were shot by a third party, but police did say two guns were recovered.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Federal authorities charged more than 25 alleged members and associates of Tren de Aragua (TdA), seizing more than 80 firearms, roughly 18 kilograms of drugs and more than $100,000 in cash as part of a sweeping crackdown on the violent transnational gang.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Walker said the law is only part of the problem, pointing also to the widespread availability of firearms among young people.—
Ben Wheeler
Updated May 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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“Derringers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derringers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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