noun
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a man who is armed with a gun, esp unlawfully
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a man who is skilled with a gun
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a person who makes, repairs, or has expert knowledge of guns
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The district attorney declined to elaborate on the evidence that led to Renteria’s release, citing an ongoing investigation that could result in a prosecution of the real gunman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Slovenian-born former model skipped a number of other major events including the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 24, despite having attended the first version in April, which was disrupted by a gunman.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The association honored Secret Service agent Victor Gonzalez, who was shot in his protective vest while confronting the gunman, along with Washington Hilton employees who helped guests during the attack.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
On Friday night, Trump is set to address the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner, an affair rescheduled after a gunman opened fire near the Washington Hilton ballroom during the event in April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
When I’m finished, I walk past the gunman, who says, “Oi, Kennedy.”
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
Police did not say how many shots the officer fired or whether the gunmen were struck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The man hailed a hero for tackling one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at Bondi Beach has pleaded not guilty to allegedly assaulting his father, a Sydney court has heard.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Many expressed gratitude for Amin Abdullah, the centre's security guard who has been hailed as a hero for confronting the gunmen and initiating lockdown protocols believed to have prevented a greater loss of life.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla told reporters there were no casualties, adding that the search for the gunmen was ongoing.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
There were a few gunmen lazily lounging about.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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