Firearm
noun
A gun that can be held in one hand or both, used for shooting.
Be careful while using a firearm; they can be very dangerous if not handled properly.
Often appears as...
- firearm license
- firearm safety
noun
In a legal context, any piece of equipment designed to expel a bullet or other projectile.
The legislation prohibits the possession of firearms without a valid license.
Often appears as...
- possession of firearm
- firearm legislation
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Formal
Technical
noun
A gun that can be held in one hand or both, used for shooting.
Be careful while using a firearm; they can be very dangerous if not handled properly.
Often appears as...
- firearm license
- firearm safety
noun
In a legal context, any piece of equipment designed to expel a bullet or other projectile.
The legislation prohibits the possession of firearms without a valid license.
Often appears as...
- possession of firearm
- firearm legislation
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
The word 'firearm' often suggests a weapon that a person can carry, usually by hand.
The detective secured the firearm in her holster.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Importance
Using the word 'firearm' can imply the need for careful handling because of safety risks.
Every firearm owner should complete a safety training course.
Pro Tip 3/3Implied Violence
'Firearm' can have a violent connotation due to its association with crime and conflict.
The film's hero disarmed the villain of his firearm.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
The word 'firearm' often suggests a weapon that a person can carry, usually by hand.
The detective secured the firearm in her holster.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Importance
Using the word 'firearm' can imply the need for careful handling because of safety risks.
Every firearm owner should complete a safety training course.
Pro Tip 3/3Implied Violence
'Firearm' can have a violent connotation due to its association with crime and conflict.
The film's hero disarmed the villain of his firearm.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
The word 'firearm' often suggests a weapon that a person can carry, usually by hand.
The detective secured the firearm in her holster.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Importance
Using the word 'firearm' can imply the need for careful handling because of safety risks.
Every firearm owner should complete a safety training course.
Pro Tip 3/3Implied Violence
'Firearm' can have a violent connotation due to its association with crime and conflict.
The film's hero disarmed the villain of his firearm.
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Why It’s So Hard to...
but at the same time, we know that the hunting in the forest is often opportunistic, so hitting the traffickers and getting that message back to the poachers so that the trigger isn't pulled in the first place or the snare isn't laid in the first place is very hard. That is not the case of course, when it comes to ivory where people are selecting specific firearms,
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Gun violence as told by...
I think we need more vetting and training to get a firearm I don't think it's too much to ask especially when you consider that a gun is an instrument of death owning one is a grave responsibility every gun buyer should be screened regardless of whether you get your gun at a gun shop a gun show or on
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Asher Jay: Art as a...
that these images could really have such a strong reach across the world. Which led me to finding ways to communicate the same story in as many media as possible, as well as to tell every angle of the story. So this is to cast a light on the terror attacks and the trade in firearms
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Sniper School PIPE Doomsday...
has the most experience with firearms he will bear the responsibility of taking the kill shot I'd go to any lengths necessary to protect my family um if that means you know killing somebody because they're trying to invade in either tree they're trying to hurt me my
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Marc Goodman: A vision...
and do countersurveillance on protesters, or, as in this little bit of movie magic, quadcopters can be loaded with firearms and automatic weapons. Little robots are cute when they play music to you. When they swarm and chase you down the block
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The Atlantic slave...
Slavery replaced other criminal sentences, and capturing slaves became a motivation for war, rather than its result. To defend themselves from slave raids, neighboring kingdoms needed European firearms,
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Troublesome Trespassers...
which is actually has cuts in it and then trespass through the wildlife area make sure all the weapons are registered ones that are more serious in nature copy firearms one right is going to be a
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Episode 2: Criminal...
it is very important for our filming to remain secret this is comparable with the narcotics trade so we have to wear secret cameras perfect yes pretty girl and I should stress that firearms are
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Parking Lot Drug Bust PIPE...
So we're taking a female passenger and the driver to jail. You want him on this side? And they'll be charged with trafficking, and then the male will have some firearms charges as well.
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Secret Service Agent...
agents and officers must be proficient and everything from firearms to high-speed evasive driving the most important rule is to keep
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Why It’s So Hard to...
but at the same time, we know that the hunting in the forest is often opportunistic, so hitting the traffickers and getting that message back to the poachers so that the trigger isn't pulled in the first place or the snare isn't laid in the first place is very hard. That is not the case of course, when it comes to ivory where people are selecting specific firearms,
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Gun violence as told by...
I think we need more vetting and training to get a firearm I don't think it's too much to ask especially when you consider that a gun is an instrument of death owning one is a grave responsibility every gun buyer should be screened regardless of whether you get your gun at a gun shop a gun show or on
Video examples
Asher Jay: Art as a...
that these images could really have such a strong reach across the world. Which led me to finding ways to communicate the same story in as many media as possible, as well as to tell every angle of the story. So this is to cast a light on the terror attacks and the trade in firearms
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Sniper School PIPE Doomsday...
has the most experience with firearms he will bear the responsibility of taking the kill shot I'd go to any lengths necessary to protect my family um if that means you know killing somebody because they're trying to invade in either tree they're trying to hurt me my
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Marc Goodman: A vision...
and do countersurveillance on protesters, or, as in this little bit of movie magic, quadcopters can be loaded with firearms and automatic weapons. Little robots are cute when they play music to you. When they swarm and chase you down the block
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The Atlantic slave...
Slavery replaced other criminal sentences, and capturing slaves became a motivation for war, rather than its result. To defend themselves from slave raids, neighboring kingdoms needed European firearms,
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Troublesome Trespassers...
which is actually has cuts in it and then trespass through the wildlife area make sure all the weapons are registered ones that are more serious in nature copy firearms one right is going to be a
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Episode 2: Criminal...
it is very important for our filming to remain secret this is comparable with the narcotics trade so we have to wear secret cameras perfect yes pretty girl and I should stress that firearms are
Video examples
Parking Lot Drug Bust PIPE...
So we're taking a female passenger and the driver to jail. You want him on this side? And they'll be charged with trafficking, and then the male will have some firearms charges as well.
Video examples
Secret Service Agent...
agents and officers must be proficient and everything from firearms to high-speed evasive driving the most important rule is to keep
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Catherine Cortez-Masto
American Politician
We need commonsense measures, gun control measures, that save lives. I think that it is important that we keep the firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill and criminals and terrorists. And I also think, by strengthening our background check system and expanding mental health treatment, we can do that as well.
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Cressida Dick
British Public Servant
I don't think the public want to see loads and loads of firearms officers everywhere, what they do want to know is that we are able to respond well and prevent things and we will protect them properly.
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Jon Pardi
American Musician
I grew up in rural Dixon, CA, and I've been hunting with my father ever since I was a young boy. He taught me how to hunt and shoot, firearm safety, and have respect for the outdoors.
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Wayne LaPierre
American Activist
It has always been sensible for good citizens to own and carry firearms for lawful protection against violent criminals who prey on decent people.
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Katie Pavlich
American Journalist
Just like every other industry, the firearms industry can in fact be sued - a far cry from being immune or 'wholly protected' of any liability.
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Paul Broun
American Politician
We know that when law abiding citizens who know how to utilize a firearm have one on their person, it helps prevent crime.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any firearms with me. I said, 'Well, what do you need?
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MJ Hegar
American Politician
We take responsibility for being firearm owners. We take responsibility for whose hands those guns get into.
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Ron DeSantis
American Politician
Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. They really only affect law-abiding citizens.
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Jeff Miller
American Politician
Far too often we see attention paid to the firearm and not the criminal.
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Catherine Cortez-Masto
American Politician
We need commonsense measures, gun control measures, that save lives. I think that it is important that we keep the firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill and criminals and terrorists. And I also think, by strengthening our background check system and expanding mental health treatment, we can do that as well.
Quote examples
Cressida Dick
British Public Servant
I don't think the public want to see loads and loads of firearms officers everywhere, what they do want to know is that we are able to respond well and prevent things and we will protect them properly.
Quote examples
Jon Pardi
American Musician
I grew up in rural Dixon, CA, and I've been hunting with my father ever since I was a young boy. He taught me how to hunt and shoot, firearm safety, and have respect for the outdoors.
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Wayne LaPierre
American Activist
It has always been sensible for good citizens to own and carry firearms for lawful protection against violent criminals who prey on decent people.
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Katie Pavlich
American Journalist
Just like every other industry, the firearms industry can in fact be sued - a far cry from being immune or 'wholly protected' of any liability.
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Paul Broun
American Politician
We know that when law abiding citizens who know how to utilize a firearm have one on their person, it helps prevent crime.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any firearms with me. I said, 'Well, what do you need?
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MJ Hegar
American Politician
We take responsibility for being firearm owners. We take responsibility for whose hands those guns get into.
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Ron DeSantis
American Politician
Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. They really only affect law-abiding citizens.
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Jeff Miller
American Politician
Far too often we see attention paid to the firearm and not the criminal.
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