firearms
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According to the Geneva-based research centre Small Arms Survey, civilians had more than 2.3 million firearms in 2017 -- nearly three for every 10 inhabitants.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
She said that while she supports ending ICE’s firearms training at the site, she will allow CBP to continuing using the shooting range for training.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The regulation, announced Monday, is expected to spur a surge in applications from people whose convictions automatically barred them from owning firearms, the Justice Department said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Other measures would include tightening controls on the possession, carrying and use of firearms.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 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
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