### Question
How is the "firearm" defined?


### Answer
The term **firearm** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 249* as follows -

> given such term in section 921(a) of this title;

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 249*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 13-CIVIL RIGHTS**

