firearms
Example Sentences
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Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation -- roughly one for every seven inhabitants.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
That and other incidents have drawn attention to a controversial Thai government program that allows police and soldiers to buy subsidized firearms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Authorities said they discovered a small cache of firearms at his home along with a security ID.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
He pleaded guilty to possession of the firearms and ammunition but had denied the conspiracy charge.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Only the tremendous surprise created by the Spaniards' firearms provided the opportunity to escape.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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