firearm
Example Sentences
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Although South Korea has strict gun control laws and private ownership is rare, with firearms typically stored at police stations, authorities will temporarily bar civilians from retrieving them.
From BBC
South Korea's military has halted all shooting drills involving small firearms - including weapons like rifles or handguns - after a child was struck by a suspected stray bullet at a playground in Daegu city.
From BBC
Officer 4 said he was aware that other potential victims were in the hotel and firearms officers were on the floors above him.
From BBC
The task force, formed in 2024, has made 78 arrests and recovered 50 firearms and 14 stolen cars from 195 street takeovers.
He now says UK government ministers need to be "more proactive" in identifying potential dangers as the "threat" from firearms evolves.
From BBC
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