firearms

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency previously found early evidence of debanking by nine largest banks, affecting industries like oil and gas and firearms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She started in the ATF’s Denver office as an industry operations investigator, the bureau’s term for inspectors who ensure that firearms dealers are conducting the required background checks on buyers and maintaining sales records.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“That is why my wife and I took the initiative to remove all firearms, ammunition and accessories from our home and secure all sharp knives in our home….”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Police Chief Wahl said the mother of one of the two alleged attackers had called police around 09:40 local time to report that her son had run away with her firearms and her car.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Even if poor, the men were decent, worthy of respect, accomplished in the manly arts of riding and pistol shooting, but not reckless with either animals or firearms.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago