firearms
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"These are small military positions -- essentially guard posts or fighting positions for units armed with individual firearms -- and it looks like North Korea has been moving them forward," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
A major crime unit deals with all firearms events.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
In one case, a deputy lied to get a warrant, falsely claiming he needed to track E.Z.’s cellphone as part of a firearms investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Access to weapons varies based on capability, a pocket knife can be purchased by anyone anywhere, firearms are restricted from certain groups, and missiles are only available to militaries and are meticulously accounted for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Except in extraordinary circumstances, Mexican immigration agents are barred from carrying firearms.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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