firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm 
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used of small arms
Examples of firearm in a Sentence
revolvers, rifles, and other firearms
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Allen is charged with three federal counts — one each of attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 May 2026
He was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder, assault, burglary and criminal use of a firearm in Bradley’s death, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Olivia Burgos, 23, is charged with making a material false statement in the acquisition of a firearm.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Both candidates advocated for universal background checks before the purchase of firearms and argued gun owners should be subject to more requirements, including training.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 May 2026
He was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder, assault, burglary and criminal use of a firearm in Bradley’s death, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Olivia Burgos, 23, is charged with making a material false statement in the acquisition of a firearm.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Both candidates advocated for universal background checks before the purchase of firearms and argued gun owners should be subject to more requirements, including training.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firearm. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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firearm
noun
fire·arm
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌärm
: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
—usually used only of small arms
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