firearm
Example Sentences
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In Canada gun ownership is regulated by laws that require would-be gun owners to obtain a licence by passing a safety course and rigorous background checks before they can purchase a firearm.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Our officers receive extensive firearm training, are taught de-escalation tactics, and receive 4th and 5th Amendment comprehensive instruction,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Police said earlier that Van Rootselaar had a firearm license that expired in 2024.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Indeed, it is difficult to think of any place outside the tribal areas of Afghanistan or Waziristan where the firearm is such a cultural totem.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
He will not be permitted to enlist in the military, or possess a firearm, or obtain a federal security clearance.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
