gunfire

[ guhn-fahyuh r ]

/ ˈgʌnˌfaɪər /

the firing of a gun or guns.

Military. the tactical use of firearms, especially artillery, as distinguished from other weapons, as bayonets, torpedoes, or grenades.

Origin of gunfire

First recorded in 1795–1805; gun¹ + fire

guncotton, gunda, gundi, gunfight, gunfighter, gunfire, gunflint, gung ho, gung-ho, gunge, gunite

One witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer.

France Mourns—and Hunts |Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey |January 8, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Gunfire was exchanged and Sam, who was unarmed, was wounded.

His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside |Justin Rohrlich |January 3, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Behind a chorus of shrill insects, the pops of gunfire can sometimes be heard in the distance.

A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo |Nina Strochlic |November 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, returning from la-la land to our regularly scheduled program, 86 people died in the United States today from gunfire.

The Fear About Things That Won't Kill Us Is Killing Us |Cliff Schecter |October 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

That is seven children and teens killed by gunfire each and every day in America.

The Fear About Things That Won't Kill Us Is Killing Us |Cliff Schecter |October 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Our 4th was turned on: first round 100 over; shortened and went into gunfire, and his report was that the effect was perfect.

In Flanders Fields and Other Poems |John McCrae
The cockswain of his pinnace, though hit twice, gallantly stuck to the wheel until the boat was out of gunfire.

The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) |James Edward Parrott
The noise of gunfire was coming nearer, shaking the ground like the uneven tread of a drunken giant.

Living Alone |Stella Benson
The French attack resolves itself into a triple system of gunfire.

War and the Future |H. G. Wells
A few minutes later his flagship, the Invincible, was sunk by gunfire.

Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 |Various

gunfire

/ (ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə) /

the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly

the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics