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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
Take photos or videos of valuable items such as jewelry, electronics, firearms, collectibles, and appliances.
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
He is prohibited from having firearms, Jaques said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
In early March, the mayor noted that Baltimore Police seized more than 319 firearms so far this year, inlcuding 29 ghost guns.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
This place is about experiences, not just learning about the past, so visitors can plan their visit with a firearms training simulation, time with crime lab experts, or a distillery tasting.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
On the day before the end of the legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 757, which would allow college and university faculty to carry firearms as defense against potential school shootings.
—Kamye Hugley, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
If DeSantis signs the bill into law, a Florida statute that regulates private investigative services, private security services and repossession services would be amended to open the door for unpaid volunteers to protect religious institutions with their own firearms.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Shawn Smith told jurors during closing arguments that the group's actions -- including bringing firearms, first aid kids and wearing body armor -- were all signals of the group's intent.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Shawn Smith told jurors during closing arguments that the group’s actions — including bringing firearms and first aid kits and wearing body armor — were all signs of nefarious intent.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
He is prohibited from having firearms, Jaques said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
In early March, the mayor noted that Baltimore Police seized more than 319 firearms so far this year, inlcuding 29 ghost guns.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
This place is about experiences, not just learning about the past, so visitors can plan their visit with a firearms training simulation, time with crime lab experts, or a distillery tasting.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
On the day before the end of the legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 757, which would allow college and university faculty to carry firearms as defense against potential school shootings.
—Kamye Hugley, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
If DeSantis signs the bill into law, a Florida statute that regulates private investigative services, private security services and repossession services would be amended to open the door for unpaid volunteers to protect religious institutions with their own firearms.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Shawn Smith told jurors during closing arguments that the group's actions -- including bringing firearms, first aid kids and wearing body armor -- were all signals of the group's intent.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Shawn Smith told jurors during closing arguments that the group’s actions — including bringing firearms and first aid kits and wearing body armor — were all signs of nefarious intent.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearms
guns
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Tisch said since Janury, police have seized more than 1,000 guns across all five boroughs, including 300 in Brooklyn alone.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some of the Prairieland defendants reportedly eschewed guns.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Firearms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firearms. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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