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Riot guns

Scope note

Small arms, especially short-barreled shotguns, often fitted with an attachment for a bayonet, used in guard duty or to disperse rioters.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225067

Broader Terms used

<small arms by function>

Term used for

guns, riot

Equivalent Terms used

riot gun

Created

13yrs ago

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