firearms
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The new rule will still keep firearms out of the hands of undocumented immigrants, registered sex offenders and violent criminals, the department said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
He said the former cop was not with Knight and ordered his security team not to carry firearms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The regulation is expected to spur a surge in applications from people whose convictions automatically barred them from owning firearms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Gun ownership reforms already introduced by the state mean individuals can only own four firearms - although some people, such as farmers and sports shooters, can own a maximum of 10.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
European weapons were steel swords, lances, and daggers, supplemented by small firearms and artillery, while body armor and helmets were also made of solid steel or else of chain mail.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
