firearms

Example Sentences

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“They lack the authority to detain or arrest suspects, intervene in crimes in progress, conduct searches, or carry firearms for enforcement purposes,” according to a May 21 report from the city agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“That is why my wife and I took the initiative to remove all firearms, ammunition and accessories from our home and secure all sharp knives in our home….”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Such cases get attention and send a message that carelessness with firearms is serious business.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

A man accused of assaulting a firearms officer at Manchester Airport has told a jury he thought he was "going to die" when his head was pushed to the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

According to Napoleon, what the animals must do was to procure firearms and train themselves in the use of them.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell