firearms

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Thomas Ross KC, defending, told the court that the offence was absent of firearms or intimidation which was "different" from similar cases.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The firearms are described as a Mossberg 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun and a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38-caliber pistol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"It appears he purchased these firearms in the past couple years."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Speaking from the White House, President Donald Trump said the suspect “charged” a security checkpoint with multiple firearms “from 50 feet” before being apprehended by law enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

On a per capita basis, Switzerland has more firearms than just about any other country, and yet it is one of the safest places in the world.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt