firearms

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A year later, Congress passed a law that added a firearms trafficking conspiracy charge to the federal criminal code, a crucial new tool for prosecutors.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The firearms were found through a federal search warrant of her home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

Rutledge was sentenced to six months suspended for two years and banned from keeping firearms for eight years.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Except in extraordinary circumstances, Mexican immigration agents are barred from carrying firearms.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario