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A '''gun''' is an aimable ] that fires ]s at high velocity, or a device that resembles such a weapon used for other purposes (e.g., ''glue gun'') in common usage. The term is also used for types of ] with long barrels that fire at a relatively flat trajectory. The term '''gun''' is often used as a synonym to firearm, but technically only refers to smoothbore firearms and naval artillery, with ]s not being called a gun. A '''gun''' is an aimable ] that fires ]s at high velocity, or a device that resembles such a weapon used for other purposes (e.g., ''glue gun'') in common usage. The term is also used for types of ] with long barrels that fire at a relatively flat trajectory. The term '''gun''' is often used as a synonym to firearm, but technically only refers to smoothbore firearms and naval artillery, with ]s not being called a gun.


Most guns are designed to kill people or animals, with a minority being designed for sporting purposes. Regardless of their original design intent, the overwhelming majority of firearms are respectably used for enjoyment of sporting endeavors. Most guns are designed to kill people or animals, with a minority being designed for sporting purposes.


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A gun is an aimable weapon that fires projectiles at high velocity, or a device that resembles such a weapon used for other purposes (e.g., glue gun) in common usage. The term is also used for types of artillery with long barrels that fire at a relatively flat trajectory. The term gun is often used as a synonym to firearm, but technically only refers to smoothbore firearms and naval artillery, with rifles not being called a gun.

Most guns are designed to kill people or animals, with a minority being designed for sporting purposes.

See Firearm for the main rifle and gun page.

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