firearms

Example Sentences

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"We call on parents who have firearms to be more responsible, hide their firearms, make sure those are properly hidden, talk to their children," Diaz said.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

By the mid-15th century, handguns—the term for portable firearms as contrasted with artillery pieces mounted on wheeled carriages—were in regular battlefield use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The other involved a Hawaii law restricting where holders of concealed carry permits can bring their firearms.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

FBI agents found firearms, a tactical belt and radios inside Roa’s car.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

There are lessons in foreign languages, social customs, literature, martial arts, the use of firearms, disguises, various accents, methods of forgery, and fine points of the law.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart