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repeating firearm
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
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2001
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repeating firearm a firearm capable of firing a number of shots repeatedly without reloading, by holding ammunition in a clip, magazine, or other device. The first ones were developed in the 19th century.
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Firearm-related deaths - Louisiana and Texas, 1970-1990.
Newspaper article from: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; 4/3/1992; 700+ words
; ...during 1970-1990, the firearm-related death rate has fluctuated...variety of strategies to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths...reduce immediate access to firearms in the general population or...associated with a 25% reduction in firearm-related homicides, a 23...
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Firearms litigation - a new age is dawning. (column)
Magazine article from: Shooting Industry; 3/1/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...sale, possession and use of firearms - workplace injuries; and - use of firearms by children or incompetents. The book reviews various firearms liability cases and even comes...There is no question that any firearm - just like any lawn mower...
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Firearms Industry Urges Quick Action in Funding Comprehensive Study of Ballistic Imaging.
PR Newswire; 10/16/2002; 700+ words
; ...Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF). This...ascertaining if a firearm has been used in...solution for solving firearms crimes as some would...Painter. "Our firearm manufacturers work...Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF), provides...committed with a firearm. This system matches...
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Firearms Industry, U. S. Attorney, ATF and Local Media Join Forces to Stop Illegal Purchases of Firearms in the Northern District of Texas.
PR Newswire; 1/22/2007; 700+ words
; ...to purchase a firearm for someone who...and to educate firearms dealers on how...federally-licensed firearms dealer to buy a firearm, you're in...been welcomed by firearms dealers as a valuable...prevent illegal firearm sales," said...
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FIREARMS CASES INDICTED BY GRAND JURY IN KANSAS CITY, KAN.
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 2/2/2006; 700+ words
; ...charged with drug and firearms offenses. They...of possessing a firearm while they were...of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction...Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated...Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated...unlawfully possessing a ...
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Firearms and toolmarks in the FBI laboratory: Part 1.(Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Magazine article from: Forensic Science Communications; 4/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...evidence related to firearms, firearm components, ammunition...metal parts of the firearm to the bullet and cartridge case. Firearms Examinations Using...signatures created by a firearm during discharge, a firearms examiner compares...
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Firearm-Associated Deaths and Hospitalizations -- California, 1995-1996.
Newspaper article from: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; 6/18/1999; 700+ words
; ...deaths in California involved firearms (California Department of...surveillance of "severe" firearm-related injuries (i.e...Foundation [1]. To characterize firearm-related injuries in California...indicate that most of the 21,985 firearm-related injuries and deaths...
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Firearms Industry, ATF, Public Officials, U.S. Attorney, Local Law Enforcement and Community Groups Join Forces to Stop Illegal Purchases of Firearms in Memphis
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 5/28/2008; 700+ words
; ...illegal straw purchases of firearms in Memphis. The program...serious crime to purchase a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so and to educate firearms dealers on how to better...anyone attempting an illegal firearm purchase faces a stiff...
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Firearms Industry, U.S. Attorney, Mayor of Phoenix and Local Officials, ATF and Local Media Join Forces to Stop Illegal Purchases of Firearms in Arizona.
PR Newswire; 11/14/2006; 700+ words
; ...crime to purchase a firearm for someone who...so and to educate firearms dealers on how to...you're buying a firearm for someone who...prison. Licensed firearms dealers cannot sell...been welcomed by firearms dealers as a valuable...prevent illegal firearm sales," said Lawrence...
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Firearms Industry, U. S. Attorney, Mayor of Phoenix, Local Officials, ATF, Local Media Join Forces to Stop Illegal Purchases of Firearms in Arizona ; 'Purchase a gun for someone who can't and buy yourself 10 years in jail.'
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 11/14/2006; 700+ words
; ...crime to purchase a firearm for someone who...so and to educate firearms dealers on how to...you're buying a firearm for someone who...prison. Licensed firearms dealers cannot sell...been welcomed by firearms dealers as a valuable...prevent illegal firearm sales," said Lawrence...
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Firearms
Book article from: World of Forensic Science
Firearms A firearm is a weapon of attack...commit suicide use a firearm. An interest in firearms in forensic sciences...calibers and functions. Firearms are characterized by...important variables of the firearm are the general rifling...
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ATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
...States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) █ JUDSON KNIGHT In accordance...the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF or BATF) was transferred from...became the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, but retained the initials...
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National Firearms Act of 1934
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
...tax was more than the cost of the firearm itself. The act also required dealers of the listed firearms to register with the federal government...that "every person possessing a firearm shall register, with the collector...
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firearm
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
firearm device consisting essentially...cent., they did not develop firearms until the mid-14th cent. By that time, firearms, particularly in the form of...Europe and Asia Minor. With such firearms, the Ottoman Turks captured...
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Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Bureau of
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, BUREAU OF For more...the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms was an agency of the U.S. Department...the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (still referred to...
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