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a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Recent Examples of firearms
The 17-year-old was charged with firearms violations and unlawful distribution and sale of cannabis, and another person was arrested for unlawful sale and distribution of cannabis.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The challenge was brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry’s leading trade group, along with major manufacturers including Smith & Wesson and Glock.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
According to Yolo County Superior Court logs, Hader was awaiting rulings on multiple felony cases in Yolo County at the time of the alleged stabbing, including violating a probation agreement by possessing firearms, and had been due to appear in court on July 23.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
His bond terms, according to a court document, ban him from possessing any firearms, ammunition or other weapons.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Volunteers must be Idaho law enforcement officers certified through POST for at least three years with no recent disciplinary issues involving firearms or use of force.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
In a search of Jennings’ home after his arrest, authorities found multiple firearms, rifles and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
An effort by Democrats to prohibit children in urban areas from the right to openly carry firearms also failed to pass.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Wildlife officers may seize equipment used during the violation, including firearms.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The challenge was brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry’s leading trade group, along with major manufacturers including Smith & Wesson and Glock.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
According to Yolo County Superior Court logs, Hader was awaiting rulings on multiple felony cases in Yolo County at the time of the alleged stabbing, including violating a probation agreement by possessing firearms, and had been due to appear in court on July 23.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
His bond terms, according to a court document, ban him from possessing any firearms, ammunition or other weapons.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Volunteers must be Idaho law enforcement officers certified through POST for at least three years with no recent disciplinary issues involving firearms or use of force.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
In a search of Jennings’ home after his arrest, authorities found multiple firearms, rifles and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
An effort by Democrats to prohibit children in urban areas from the right to openly carry firearms also failed to pass.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Wildlife officers may seize equipment used during the violation, including firearms.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearms
guns
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Four men jumped out of the Cadillac, all armed with semi-automatic guns and wearing balaclavas, though victim 1 told the FBI recognized Phihoang and at least two other men, the complaint said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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For more serious disruptions, including terrorism, some pilots volunteer to carry guns in the cockpit as part of the Federal Flight Deck Officer program established after 9/11.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Firearms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firearms. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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