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= Firearms
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Firearms are portable, mechanical devices designed to launch projectiles, typically bullets, through the combustion of gunpowder or other propellants. They can be categorized into various types based on design and purpose, including handguns (like revolvers and pistols), rifles, shotguns, and automatic or semi-automatic weapons. Firearms are commonly used for purposes such as self-defense, hunting, law enforcement, and military applications.