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Search for a weapon (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rifle

I believe this is a double definition.

'search' is the first definition.
(as in rifling around for something)

'for a weapon' is the second definition.
(rifle is a kind of weapon)

(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "Strip - firearm" , "An arm" , "Search and rob for army weapon" , "Security provider with stock" , "Gun; plunder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, The Daily Express and The Globe and Mail.
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