firearms

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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

It was hard to understand what this even meant — their job was to inspect firearms dealers.

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

The authorities also seized dozens of firearms and ammunition, devices for communicating in Morse code, drones, maps and bottles of fine wine and whiskey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“And why Miss Cymbeline here knows so much about handling firearms and conducting covert ops will apparently remain a secret.”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older