hunting gun; sports gun
Refers to a firearm used for hunting or sport shooting. The term is neutral and commonly used in news and general contexts.
彼は猟銃を持って山に入った。
He went into the mountains with a hunting gun.
猟銃の所持には許可が必要だ。
A license is required to possess a hunting gun.
He obtained a permit to possess a hunting gun.
He shot a deer with his hunting gun.
To get a license for a hunting gun, you need to take an exam.