firearms

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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

Federal murder and firearms charges against him were dropped earlier this year.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

According to Napoleon, what the animals must do was to procure firearms and train themselves in the use of them.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell