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Definition of "firearm" []

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

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "firearm" in a sentence
  • "The term firearm is not otherwise defined in the statute."
  • "Equipment (I assume the firearm is the biggest issue here) +1 Good Comment?"
  • "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."