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Example sentences for "firearm"

Lexicographically close words:
fior; fiord; fiords; fir; fire; firearms; fireball; fireballs; fireboard; firebox
  1. Dan could not help but wonder what had become of Ralph, and wished that he had some firearm by which he might discharge a shot as a signal.

  2. We won't be gone more than an hour, at the most," concluded Dan Radbury, as he disappeared into the cabin for the firearm he had mentioned.

  3. How accurate are they in determining whether or not a person has fired a firearm previously?

  4. And you didn't see anybody standing on the overpass with a firearm of any kind?

  5. First, use maximum feasible screening of persons in attendance including use of detection devices sensitive to the amount of metal required in a firearm or grenade.

  6. Third, improve control of the sale of firearms requiring as a minimum registration of every firearm sold together with adequate identification of the purchaser.

  7. Now, the Commission is interested, Mr. Surrey, in whether there are some open areas or fields near General Walker's house in which an object such as a firearm or rifle could be buried.

  8. But it is an area in which a firearm could be buried?

  9. Perhaps somebody introduced a firearm so new that it didn't even look like a firearm.

  10. It was the unmistakable noise of a pistol or carbine or some light firearm discharged; but it was not this that puzzled him most.

  11. When he followed her into the dining-room she was upon a chair, reaching for the old powder horn, which hung on a hook under the firearm that had done duty in the battle of Lexington.

  12. She reached out her hand for the clumsy old firearm and almost dropped it, finding it so much heavier than she expected.

  13. A firearm which receives its charge through the muzzle, as distinguished from one which is loaded at the breech.

  14. A species of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army.

  15. As the echo of the firearm died away the lads heard a snarl and a yelp, and an instant later a gaunt wolf showed himself, his fangs gleaming dangerously as he came closer.

  16. The firearm was a light affair, but of approved pattern and supposed to be quite accurate for use at a distance of two hundred yards.

  17. The arquebus was the standard infantry firearm in Europe from the battle of Pavia to the introduction of the heavier and more powerful musket.

  18. Smith and Wesson Magazine Firearm (Foundation of the Winchester).

  19. The first revolving firearm in the United States was made by John Gill, of Newberne, N.

  20. Another type of magazine firearm which in the last half century has gained great prominence and popularity is the so-called "Winchester.

  21. As for the essential idea, I do not place it, as regards ingenuity, in the same class with, for example, the idea of utilizing the force of recoil in a discharged firearm to actuate the mechanism of ejecting and reloading.

  22. There was no suggestion of Lee's using a firearm for hunting purposes in the United States?

  23. Any other occasion in which a discussion occurred between you and either of them or in their presence while you were present on the subject of a firearm prior to November 22?

  24. Did she say that Lee Harvey Oswald had some kind of a firearm in Russia?

  25. Up to this moment, Mrs. Paine, had there been any discussion with Marina or with Lee Harvey Oswald in connection with his life in Russia with the use of a firearm or his right to use one in Russia?

  26. He had carried the firearm for many years, as our old readers know, and to have it "go back on him" like this hurt him more than had the explosion.

  27. I reckon he'll want another shot," said Dave, and reloaded his firearm with all speed.

  28. Nevertheless, he slowed up as desired, and then the pair moved forward with extreme caution, each having seen to it that his firearm was ready for immediate use.

  29. The flash of the firearm was followed by a wild yelp from the animals, and three leaped up, and then fell on the ice badly wounded.

  30. He was a true sportsman, and made up his mind that now he had his firearm once again, the moose should not escape him.

  31. The report of the firearm was followed by a blood-curdling cry from the wildcat, and down from the tree limb it tumbled, to roll over and over on the ground between the horses.

  32. I will," answered Phil, and riding still closer he swung his firearm around for action.

  33. Ronie saw nothing in the direction indicated by his companion, but under the circumstances he felt certain he was right, and he grasped his firearm more firmly, feeling that it would not be long before he would be obliged to use it.

  34. He had barely accomplished the simple feat before the sharp report of a firearm rang out, and a bullet sped just over him with a hearty zip!

  35. The muzzle of Ronie's firearm now caught its attention, and our hero was now its object.

  36. He also had fastened about his waist by a belt a good stock of cartridges, evidently for the firearm Ronie had picked up.

  37. The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names.

  38. Pete kept his weapon prominently displayed, and through the gloom Matt could see the ruffian's arm partly lifted as though ready on the instant to bring the firearm into use.

  39. Before the Russian could fire again the ape-man was upon him and had wrested the firearm from his grasp.

  40. So closely packed was the howling, cursing mob that no weapon could be wielded to advantage, and none of the Arabs dared use a firearm for fear of wounding one of his compatriots.

  41. But all this time the continuous rattle of the enemy's guns and the petulant pop of my own pocket firearm were punctuated, as it were, by pretty regularly recurring loud explosions, as of a small cannon.

  42. The sentence of the High Court, condemning to death Woroto the tojin for discharging a firearm in Yedo--’” he began.

  43. In such cases we must strive to attack with the firearm against the flanks of the pursuing columns, in order to draw off their attention from our beaten main body.

  44. The conviction also has been arrived at that only when supplied with a useful firearm and an adequate allowance of Horse Artillery will such 'masses' prove adequate for the accomplishment of this special task.


  45. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "firearm" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    automatic; blowgun; blowpipe; firearm; flamethrower; gat; gun; heater; musket; piece; pistol; repeater; revolver; rifle; rod; shotgun