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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
In a search of Jennings’ home after his arrest, authorities found multiple firearms, rifles and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Two firearms were also seized during the searches, deputies said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Law enforcement seized numerous firearms and rifles along with multiple rounds of ammunition during a search of his home.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 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
Abraham Lincoln posted guards outside, but inside they were dressed in civilian clothes and hid their firearms.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Prescription medications were the most common method used in nonfatal suicide attempts, including opioids, while firearms were most common in fatal attempts.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
According to the complaint, Ikner asked the chatbot questions about notoriety, firearms and campus activity patterns.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Two firearms were also seized during the searches, deputies said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Law enforcement seized numerous firearms and rifles along with multiple rounds of ammunition during a search of his home.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 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
Abraham Lincoln posted guards outside, but inside they were dressed in civilian clothes and hid their firearms.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Prescription medications were the most common method used in nonfatal suicide attempts, including opioids, while firearms were most common in fatal attempts.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
According to the complaint, Ikner asked the chatbot questions about notoriety, firearms and campus activity patterns.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearms
guns
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Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspects held guns while standing on both sides of the car and demanded that the victim hand over the cash.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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As a result, researchers have found, firearms are discussed in fewer than 1 in 4 protective-order hearings nationwide, and courts order abusers to surrender their guns in 66% of applicable cases.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Firearms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firearms. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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