firearms

Example Sentences

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In the early hours of the next morning, specialist firearms officers arrested Natland in Room 207 at the Briar Court Hotel.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“They lack the authority to detain or arrest suspects, intervene in crimes in progress, conduct searches, or carry firearms for enforcement purposes,” according to a May 21 report from the city agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

“And why Miss Cymbeline here knows so much about handling firearms and conducting covert ops will apparently remain a secret.”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older