firearm

Firearms are weapons designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or burning propellant. Recent news highlights their involvement in tragic events and security concerns. In the Philippines, a student used a firearm to kill a fellow student and himself in a livestreamed school attack, marking the second such incident in the country within two months. Separately, Indonesian authorities discovered nearly 1,000 weapons, including airsoft guns and one live firearm, at a private school in South Jakarta, prompting calls for enhanced student protection. These incidents underscore the ongoing relevance and significance of firearms in discussions about public safety, school security, and the potential for violence.