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

In the early hours of the next morning, specialist firearms officers arrested Natland in Room 207 at the Briar Court Hotel.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

One other factor got less attention: the clampdown on the illegal flow of firearms.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Federal officials also executed three search warrants, which resulted in the discovery of more than 30 firearms and a crossbow at two of the locations, Remily said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Only the tremendous surprise created by the Spaniards' firearms provided the opportunity to escape.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann