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Discover LudwigThe phrase "automatic weapons" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing firearms that are capable of firing continuously with a single pull of the trigger.
Example: "The debate over the regulation of automatic weapons has intensified in recent years."
Alternatives: "fully automatic firearms" or "machine guns".
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Semiautomatic and fully automatic weapons?
Astronauts with automatic weapons.
Gunfire rang out, some from automatic weapons.
Soldiers crouched with automatic weapons on corners.
The poachers use automatic weapons, even grenades.
Police said the gunman had two kalashnikov-type automatic weapons.
Actually, automatic weapons, like machine guns, are already heavily regulated.
"Letting small children fire automatic weapons is such an issue".
They then fired at the protesters with automatic weapons.
Instead, they were executed, with automatic weapons and hand grenades.
Each barrier was guarded by men with automatic weapons.
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