gunplay

[ guhn-pley ]

/ ˈgʌnˌpleɪ /

the exchange of gunshots, usually with intent to wound or kill.

Origin of gunplay

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; gun¹ + play

Over time, the patterns of gunplay and stabbings reminded Slutkin of the diseases crossing rural Africa.

Using Strategies Reserved for Disease Outbreak, Activists Try to “Cure” Urban Violence |Sarah Kunst |April 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
You're up against something now that gunplay doesn't figure in.

The Grain Ship |Morgan Robertson
If she were with him, not even Lord Nick in his madness would force on a gunplay in the presence of a woman, no doubt.

Gunman's Reckoning |Max Brand
It is my wits and gunplay against theirs and against their cowardice and dirty tricks.

The Orphan |Clarence E. Mulford

He had watched the Hawk's gunplay with an awe-stricken face; its speed never failed to amaze him.

The Passing of Ku Sui |Anthony Gilmore
This was to be better than any gunplay, a gladiatorial combat to delight the hearts of frontiersmen.

Rimrock Trail |J. Allan Dunn

gunplay

/ (ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ) /

mainly US the use of firearms, as by criminals