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1985 Brixton riot

It was sparked by the shooting of Dorothy 'Cherry' Groce by police, while they sought her son Michael Groce in relation to a suspected firearms offence; they believed Michael Groce was hiding in his mother's home.

7.62×51mm NATO

The 7.62×51mm NATO (official NATO nomenclature 7.62 NATO) is a rifle cartridge developed in the 1950s as a standard for small arms among NATO countries.

9×21mm

As it is a rimless round, the 9×21mm is used in USPSA/IPSC competition in Open class firearms.

AP-9

These firearms were banned by most states after the passage of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban and other pieces of legislation, even after more cosmetic changes designed to make them appear to be less threatening.

Beretta Rx4 Storm

The 12.5 inch model may be sold by Beretta-USA only as a "Law Enforcement weapon", and all NFA rules apply to it, as its short barrel length restricts its civilian availability as a "Short Barreled Rifle" (any rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches as described in the NFA Title 2), a category of firearms which is forbidden to own in certain States and that requires a BATFE Form 4 to be filed and a payment of $200.00.

Black Market Reloaded

Black Market Reloaded was a .onion hidden Tor website which sold illegal drugs and other illegal goods such as stolen credit cards and firearms.

Byron Jones

B. Todd Jones (born 1957), acting director of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota

Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Single Action Semiautomatic firearms, also known as self-cocking firearms, are also allowed in special military cavalry and Wild Bunch events (named after the 1969 Western movie of the same name that used more modern firearms).

CZ 110

The CZ 110 is a double-action (DA) variant of the CZ 100.

CZ-USA

CZ firearms have been available through normal channels in the US since 1991, through such importers/distributors as Bauska, Action Arms, Magnum Research.

Daisuke Jigen

A master of many different firearms, such as revolvers, machine guns, sniper rifles, and even a PTRS Anti-Tank Rifle, his preferred weapon is a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat revolver kept in a fabric holster attached to his belt in the back.

Daniel Frisa

Frisa ran for re-election in 1996 but was defeated by Carolyn McCarthy, who drew much attention to Frisa's opposition to certain federal firearms legislation.

Death of Adrian Donohoe

Detectives seized mobile phones and laptop computers in a raid at a property in Hackballscross, Dundalk and seized firearms, explosives and illegal drugs during another raid at a premises in Kilsaran, Castlebellingham.

Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Chief of Police Eddie Compass ordered police and National Guard units to confiscate firearms from citizens who remained in the area.

Don Kates

The Great American Gun Debate: Essays on Firearms & Violence (w/ Gary Kleck and John K. Lattimer, gun control, Pacific Research Institute, 1997) ISBN 0-936488-39-5

Dreyse needle gun

The success of the Dreyse needle gun spurred subsequent developments in firearms technology and, before the start of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, the French introduced the Chassepot rifle.

Edmé Régnier L'Aîné

He became the inspector of hand firearms production under the Committee of Safety.

Evie Hudak

In March, 2013, while in a legislative hearing about legislation to ban concealed carry firearms from college campuses, rape survivor Amanda Collins discussed how, when attacked by convicted rapist and murderer James Biela, she wished she had a firearm to defend herself.

Firearm case law in the United States

In 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Aguilar held that a total ban on carrying firearms outside the home violated the Second Amendment and was unconstitutional.

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, also known as Front Sight, was founded in 1996 by Dr. Ignatius Piazza.

Gas-operated reloading

The French Chauchat, German MG-42 machine gun, and some other recoil operated firearms use a gas trap style mechanism to provide additional energy to 'boost' the energy provided by recoil.

Gun laws in California

There are limited federal protections under the Firearm Owners Protection Act for nonresidents traveling through California with firearms that meet the state's assault weapon criteria that would otherwise be legal for private citizens to own or possess under federal law.

Gun laws in North Carolina

Additionally, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act created an FBI maintained system in 1994 for instantly checking the backgrounds of potential firearms buyers in an effort to prevent these individuals from obtaining weapons.

Gun laws in the United States

Gun law in the United States, federal laws that regulate firearms and ammunition at a national level

Gun politics in Pakistan

However, the town now produces a broader range of ordnance including AK-47's, mini-Kalashnikovs, and hand-held firearms, including the James Bond pen gun (see Khyber Pass Copy).

Hillbilly Doomsday

"Hillbilly Doomsday, directed by Bob Ray, and based on a true story, begins as a joke but quickly escalates to an intense thriller as two Texans believe that Y2K has actually occurred and that it is essential for them to procure firearms."

Horrell Brothers

On December 1, 1873, Sheriff Gylam and Ben Horrell rode into Lincoln, New Mexico and began drinking, visiting several brothels and saloons before discharging their firearms in the street while drunk.

Jerry Ahern

His fictional protagonist John Thomas Rourke's choices in firearms and equipment reflected Ahern's own: the character's main weapons were a pair of compact Detonics CombatMaster .45 pistols in a custom double shoulder holster by famous maker Lou Alessi.

Jimenez Arms

It produced firearms variously branded as Jennings Firearms at its Irvine, California facility, as well as under the brand name of Bryco Arms at its former Carson City, Nevada facility, and at its Costa Mesa, California facility.

Larcenous Three

Badd Axe, Firearms, and Vampiro appear as members of Norman Osborn's new Initiative at Camp H.A.M.M.E.R..

Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau

Guyton de Morveau served on the Committee of Public Safety from 6 April 1793 to 10 July 1793, when he resigned in order to devote his time to the manufacture of firearms, and formation of a corps of balloonists for the French Revolutionary Army.

M4 carbine

While only 100 troops were asked, they fought at least a dozen intense engagements in Helmand Province, where the ground is covered in fine powdered sand (called "moon dust" by troops) that can stick to firearms.

Massad Ayoob

Since 1995, he has written self-defense and firearms related articles for Backwoods Home Magazine.

P.O. Ackley

He was also on the staff of the magazines Guns&Ammo and Shooting Times, and was an instructor at the Trinidad State Junior College from 1946 to 1951, where he did much experimentation in the field of firearms.

Paulden, Arizona

Jeff Cooper founded the firearms training center the American Pistol Institute, now named the Gunsite Academy, just west of Paulden in 1976.

Probation

Offenders are ordinarily required to refrain from possession of firearms, and may be ordered to remain employed, abide to a curfew, live at a directed place, obey the orders of the probation officer, or not leave the jurisdiction.

Remington Model 7600

The Remington Model 7600 series rifles and carbines, the Model 7600P, and the Model 7615P are legal and available to own in all the states and territories of Australia under a Category A/B Firearms License except for Western Australia, where the Model 7615P has been restricted due to the rifle's ability to take M16/AR-15 magazines.

Ross C. Goodman

In 2008 Goodman represented comedian and entertainer Jerry Lewis in a firearms charge.

Russell Bate

He was also Chairman of Field and Game Australia, M usica Viva, CR-X, Australian Distributed Incubator an Australian Wine Exchange board member, a Shire of Mansfield councillor; and President of the Jamieson School Council, the Jamieson Community Group and the Jamieson Progress Associationand was a member of the Commonwealth Firearms Advisory Council.

Smif 'n' Wessun: Reloaded

The duo unofficially returned with their original name, Smif-n-Wessun, a name which they were forced to change after a lawsuit with the Smith & Wesson firearms company in 1995.

Specialist Firearms Officer

The usage of firearms by the police is covered by statute (such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Human Rights Act 1998), policy (such as the Home Office Code of Practice on Police use of Firearms and Less Lethal Weapons and the ACPO Manual of Guidance on Police Use of Firearms) and common law.

Sporting Shooters Association of Australia

In 1999, the SSAA sponsored an international workshop that focused on the marking and identification of firearms for the international law enforcement community, in conjunction with firearm manufacturers and dealers, which was attended by the FBI, Interpol and the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Superposed load

A superposed load or stacked charge is a method used by various muzzleloading firearms, from matchlocks to caplocks, as well as newer Metal Storm weapons, to fire multiple shots from a single barrel without reloading.

Thomas Thorp

In 1997 he reviewed New Zealand's gun control measures, and recommended that all firearms be registered.

Travancore

In this battle, the admiral of the Dutch, Eustachius De Lannoy, was captured; later he joined the Travancore army and rose up to become the commander of the Tranvancore forces and modernised the Travancore army by introducing better firearms, artillery and the European style of military drills and discipline.

Victoria Police

In her statement on the Radio 3AW Melbourne she stated that she would like to see the new firearms begin to be issued in about six months.

Wall gun

Bolt action wall guns firing metallic cartridges were used in India and China in the late 19th century.

Willem Ratte

In 2010 Willem Ratte was again arrested and faced charges of illegal possession of dagga, unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Winchester Model 52

Johnson had more experience with bolt actions than most at Winchester (which was then primarily a maker of lever- and pump-action firearms), having superintended production of the P-14/M1917 Enfield, as well as having designed a series of prototype military rifles known as Models A through D.

Zumbo

:For the firearms and hunting commentator, writer, and blogger see Jim Zumbo


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