firearms

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There are about three million legally held firearms in South Africa and at least the same number of unlicensed weapons, according to statistics cited by Gideon Joubert from the South African Gunowners' Association.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Lloyd trained as a firearms officer after joining South Wales Police following university and Mrs Justice Stacey said she would have been "well-versed" in the importance of health and safety and risk assessments.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

She started in the ATF’s Denver office as an industry operations investigator, the bureau’s term for inspectors who ensure that firearms dealers are conducting the required background checks on buyers and maintaining sales records.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

Except in extraordinary circumstances, Mexican immigration agents are barred from carrying firearms.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario