firearm

Example Sentences

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Gun violence in Greece is relatively uncommon, as firearm ownership is allowed but heavily regulated.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Torrance was home to 18 firearm dealers as of November 2023, as The Times has reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

We know what works: family court reform that centers safety over shared parenting presumptions; mandatory training on coercive control; limits on custody for abusive partners; strict, enforceable firearm removal; and sustained investment in survivor support.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

State authorities at the scene seized a firearm, knife, and unused ammunition and evacuated tourists from the premises.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Once, he dropped his backpack and a firearm catalogue spilled out, and there was also that photo at the shooting range.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti