firearm

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Prosecutors said Lopez was not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition because of his criminal history, which included a November 2023 grand theft conviction in San Bernardino County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The aggravated assault statute under which she was charged exempts situations in which displaying a firearm is “reasonably necessary” for self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

It created the foundation 35 years ago to raise money and fund firearm safety and education programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"As is standard procedure when a police firearm is drawn, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has been informed - and their enquiries are ongoing," Jones added.

From BBC • May 31, 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