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long gun — long gun, U.S. a rifle or shotgun: »The bill would require all persons owning or buying long guns to obtain a license from a new Firearms Control Board and to register them (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
Long gun — The term long gun is used to describe classes of firearm and cannon with longer barrels than other classes. In small arms, a long gun is designed to be fired braced against the shoulder, in contrast to a handgun, while in artillery a long gun… … Wikipedia
Naval long gun — Firing of a 18 pounder long gun aboard a French ship, by Louis Philippe Crépin In historical naval usage, a long gun was the standard type of cannon mounted by a sailing vessel, so called to distinguish it from the much shorter carronades. In… … Wikipedia
Gun politics in Canada — is controversial, though less contentious than it is in the United States. The history of gun control in Canada dates from the early days of Confederation, when Justices of the Peace could impose penalties for carrying a handgun without… … Wikipedia
Gun violence in the United States — is associated with the majority of homicides and over half the suicides.cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/suicide.htm |title=Self inflicted Injury/Suicide |publisher=National Center for Health Statistics |accessdate=2006 11 06] cite… … Wikipedia
Gun drill — Gun drills are straight fluted drills which allow coolant (either compressed air or a suitable liquid) to be directed through the drill s body, directly to the cutting face. They are used for deep drilling of which gun barrels are the obvious… … Wikipedia
Gun laws in the United States (by state) — U.S. Firearms Legal Topics Assault weapons ban ATF Bureau Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act Concealed carry in the U.S. Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban … Wikipedia
Gun politics — A pyre of confiscated smuggled weapons about to be set ablaze in Nairobi, Kenya … Wikipedia
Gun politics in Switzerland — The gun policy in Switzerland is unique in Europe. The personal weapon of militia personnel is kept at home as part of the military obligations. This, in addition to liberal gun laws and strong shooting traditions, has led to a very high gun… … Wikipedia
Gun — This article is about the projectile weapon. For other uses, see Gun (disambiguation). Smith Wesson Military and Police revolver … Wikipedia
