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the soldiers keep their small arms securely in their holsters when not on patrol
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Also, the cuff size is a bit large and may not be ideal for small arms.
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Loren Brutsch, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Natalia returned to Kosovo that fall for another two months of training, and she is currently certified to dispose of mines, rockets, artillery and mortar shells, submunitions, grenades, and small arms.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
The benefits of such innovation are clear: first, the armor and size of the vehicle protect the driver against small arms fire.
—David L. Knoll, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2016
In addition to the HIMARS boost, the latest shipment includes unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone systems, high-speed anti-radiation missiles, armored and light tactical vehicles, as well as small arms munitions, training and services for Ukraine's Armed Forces.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Loren Brutsch, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Natalia returned to Kosovo that fall for another two months of training, and she is currently certified to dispose of mines, rockets, artillery and mortar shells, submunitions, grenades, and small arms.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
The benefits of such innovation are clear: first, the armor and size of the vehicle protect the driver against small arms fire.
—David L. Knoll, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2016
In addition to the HIMARS boost, the latest shipment includes unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone systems, high-speed anti-radiation missiles, armored and light tactical vehicles, as well as small arms munitions, training and services for Ukraine's Armed Forces.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Small arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20arm. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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