Firearm

Word FIREARM
Character 7
Hyphenation fire arm
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Definitions and meanings of "Firearm"

What do we mean by firearm?

A weapon, especially a pistol or rifle, capable of firing a projectile and using an explosive charge as a propellant. noun

A weapon from which a missile, such as a bullet, cannon-ball, shell, etc., is expelled by the combustion of gunpowder or other similar explosive. Pistols, muskets, cannon, etc., are firearms. noun

A gun, pistol, or any weapon from which a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder. noun

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a metal (usually lead) projectile. noun

A portable gun noun

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

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The word "firearm" in example sentences

The term firearm is not otherwise defined in the statute. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hand held bows are archery equipment, a firearm is a gun, a crossbow is somewhere in between,,, ,although the ATA and even the NRA is trying to convince people otherwise. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I try to keep my firearms in the best mechanical and cosmetic condition possible, some even have 50+ years of use by myself and preceding generations, but a firearm is a tool, and with use will acquire wear marks. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Equipment (I assume the firearm is the biggest issue here) +1 Good Comment? ❋ Unknown (2009)

By the way, self defense with a firearm is a constitutional right now (or will be in less than a month), but as a practical matter, what if a parent shows that they are in actual danger? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Take an eight-hour course in most of the smart states and you qualify for a concealed weapons permit; note that owning a firearm is already assumed in those states. ❋ Unknown (2010)

To the guys who insist that a firearm is the only way, I think you really want to have a face-to-face with a bear, so go and schedule a bear hunt and shoot one. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In some states, trespass while in possession of a firearm is a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $5,000. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Amazed - how does asking these questions on an 18 page questionaire mean he thinks owning a firearm is akin to talking dirty in Internet chat rooms? ❋ Dave Hurteau (2008)

Obviously, [President-elect] Obama feels that owning a firearm is akin to talking dirty in Internet chat rooms. ❋ Dave Hurteau (2008)

This just in: In London, UK, where firearms ownership has been banned for over a decade, the per capita crime rate involving the use of a firearm is the same as it is in most major US urban areas. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Assumption Number One: Anyone who owns a firearm is a likely psychotic, because normal, law-abiding people do not need firearms and would not be allowed to own them in the best of all possible Americas. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I don't care if they use a crossbow in firearm season but they shouldn't be allowed to use one in bow season. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A quality firearm is a lifetime possession that will hopefully become a family heirloom. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A firearm is an art form and should look like a work of art. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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