Firearm
Firearm noun - A portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder.
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Rifles
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Similarly, while the shotgun is a common firearm used, other firearms such as rifles or pistols may be used.
Source: Two Shots from Behind the Bar - A magically-unstable region is home to blackpowder firearm technology, and maybe some early rifles, revolvers, and shotguns.
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A Smart Gun is an advanced weapon, usually found in Science Fiction, that combines the action of a firearm (usually pistols and rifles) with the utility of a computer.
Source: Smart Gun
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