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Based on the standard definition of weapon: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon A firearm is not a weapon it is an a
by lettergram 8y ago
Based on the standard definition of weapon:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon
A firearm is not a weapon it is an armament. An armament only becomes a weapon when it is used to inflict harm.
- jfk13 8y agoI don't think that matches the common understanding of "weapon" in English. A sword, spear, gun, etc., is considered a weapon whether or not it is actually used. An object not normally regarded as a weapon -- a walking-stick, perhaps, or a kitchen knife -- might become a weapon by virtue of its use as one. But military arms are inherently weapons, whether in use or not.
- guelo 8y agoThat's not what the link you posted says.
- Retric 8y agoYour link starts with: "A weapon, arm or armament is any device that can be used with intent to inflict damage or harm." Which is means a bat is a weapon even if it's never used in anger.
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- dragonwriter 8y agoPosting a link that directly contradicts your argument is not an effective means of supporting it. Well, it can be if your audience doesn't actually follow the link, but that trick is more effective with references in hardcopy where there is non-trivial effort involved in checking references.