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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
Rather, the government has charged Hemani with violating a federal gun law that bars people with drug addiction from possession of firearms, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Liberal-leaning Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said a ban on firearms for cannabis users didn't seem to have strong historical roots.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
In 1991, after the Kroger incident, police had found a paper on which Friedmann had listed dozens of venders who sold military-grade firearms and equipment.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In both cases, investigators say there were clear warning signs before the violence — and that firearms were made accessible by parents.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Authorities said Diagne legally purchased the firearms used in the attack in San Antonio in 2017.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Missing teen found Boston Police arrested a 15-year-old on firearms charges and returned a missing 14-year-old to the custody of his guardians after an investigation Friday in Dorchester.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
During the investigation into Felix-Ochoa and his co-conspirators, federal agents seized about 73,000 fentanyl pills, 21 kilos of pure fentanyl, 110 kilos of crystal methamphetamine, two kilos of cocaine and 24 firearms.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The trial began last week and has featured emotional testimony from students and teachers who survived the shooting, police interviews with Colin Gray, Colt Gray’s spotty school attendance records and photos showing unsecured firearms and ammo in Colin Gray’s home.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Liberal-leaning Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said a ban on firearms for cannabis users didn't seem to have strong historical roots.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
In 1991, after the Kroger incident, police had found a paper on which Friedmann had listed dozens of venders who sold military-grade firearms and equipment.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In both cases, investigators say there were clear warning signs before the violence — and that firearms were made accessible by parents.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Authorities said Diagne legally purchased the firearms used in the attack in San Antonio in 2017.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Missing teen found Boston Police arrested a 15-year-old on firearms charges and returned a missing 14-year-old to the custody of his guardians after an investigation Friday in Dorchester.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
During the investigation into Felix-Ochoa and his co-conspirators, federal agents seized about 73,000 fentanyl pills, 21 kilos of pure fentanyl, 110 kilos of crystal methamphetamine, two kilos of cocaine and 24 firearms.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The trial began last week and has featured emotional testimony from students and teachers who survived the shooting, police interviews with Colin Gray, Colt Gray’s spotty school attendance records and photos showing unsecured firearms and ammo in Colin Gray’s home.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearms
guns
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The rollout of the new Tasers comes as advocates in Connecticut have called on law enforcement to resolve situations without having to fire their guns, particularly those involving individuals experiencing a mental health issue.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Two deputies fired their guns, striking McGauley, Grossman said.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Firearms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firearms. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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