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Def: a pistol, rifle or other weapon used to shoot bullets
Example: Law enforcement officials may use force and firearms only if other means remain ineffective.
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'Firearm' is a more formal term for 'gun'.
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use firearms
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use of force and firearms
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carry firearms
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