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firearms

  • plural
    of firearm.
    firearm
    noun
    a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder.

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A lot of the sports that you practice, whether that be hog hunting, coyote hunting, or just hunting, they’re associated with firearms.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

The agency reported that the violations included unlawful take of female deer, taking deer without licenses or tags, possession of untagged meat, possession of loaded firearms in a vehicle, illegal method of take and spotlighting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Military leaders have raised the level of force protection training, which includes combat first aid, additional firearms drills and awareness of chemical, nuclear and biological hazards.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

To prevent a particularly serious accident or disaster, the armed forces may also use conventional firearms, among other means.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

There was fond remembrance of the meeting a few years back when hundreds had attended because the state was proposing to end COs’ traditional privilege of carrying concealed firearms off the job.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover