Phrases with «armed civilians»

"Armed civilians" refers to ordinary people who possess weapons such as guns or other firearms for self-defense purposes. Full definition

Sentences with «armed civilians»

  • On their way home, they are stopped by armed civilians carrying machine guns, but Rone is able to talk his way out of the standoff after threatening a drone attack even though Rone tells Silva that in reality, they are all alone out there. (sarahsbackstagepass.com)
  • According to FBI figures, armed civilians stopped only 3 percent of all shootings between 2000 and 2013. (sun-sentinel.com)
  • Sarah Tofte, research director for the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety, says that having armed civilians attempt to neutralize a shooter is «distracting at best and perhaps even more deadly at worst.» (businessinsider.com)
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