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Riot Gun

Definition

A riot gun refers to a firearm designed for riot control by law enforcement agencies. It typically has a short barrel, high capacity, and is intended to disperse crowds or control civil disturbances non-lethally.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: The police officer held a riot gun to disperse the protestors.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Law enforcement equipment

In this sense, "riot gun" refers to a firearms used by law enforcement for non-lethal crowd control purposes.

Examples

• The police equipped themselves with riot guns and tear gas canisters.
• The riot gun proved effective in dispersing the agitated crowd.

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