long arms

Ape's notable feature

Long arms refers to firearms with extended barrels—rifles and shotguns as opposed to handguns.

The length requires two hands and allows bracing against the shoulder, improving accuracy over distance.

Gun regulations often distinguish between long arms and pistols: The safe held three long arms and a revolver.

Someone with literal long arms has limbs that extend far from the torso.

anatomy

limbs

Body's major appendages

elbows · shoulders · wingspan · proportions · lanky · gangly · reach · grasp · embrace · hug

reach

extension

Added part or duration

influence · scope · grasp · leverage · latitude · power · control · authority · jurisdiction · enforcement

firearms

rifle

Long-barreled shoulder weapon

  • shotgunLong gun firing shot
  • musketMuzzle-loaded infantry firearm
  • carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm

sniper rifle · assault rifle · bolt-action · semi-automatic · barrel length · range · accuracy · scope · bipod · stock

Categories
Opposites
reach/influence (figurative)

long armsimpotence

Lack of strength or power

powerlessness

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G