firearms

Example Sentences

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His solicitor told the court that Rutledge no longer possesses firearms "and nor would he want to".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

SEYFERT: We’re the largest firearms manufacturer in the largest firearms market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"It appears he purchased these firearms in the past couple years."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Speaking from the White House, President Donald Trump said the suspect “charged” a security checkpoint with multiple firearms “from 50 feet” before being apprehended by law enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Even if poor, the men were decent, worthy of respect, accomplished in the manly arts of riding and pistol shooting, but not reckless with either animals or firearms.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago