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

In late May, the 77th Street gang squad was temporarily disbanded amid an internal investigation into misconduct that was allegedly driven by a push to seize illegal firearms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Such cases get attention and send a message that carelessness with firearms is serious business.

From Salon • May 22, 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

He did not ask my name nor I his, but I had seen his quick eyes go to the firearms in their rubber slings, to the fishing rods pinioned against the wall.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck