Cannon[]
Cannon fodder[]
Loose cannon[]
Gun[]
Gunning for someone[]
Hired gun[]
Jumping the gun[]
Smoking gun[]
Son of a gun[]
Sword[]
Speak with one's sword[]
Meant one's reply would be in the form of swordplay rather than words.
In Reginald Barclay's fantasy holoprogram, he answered Data's suggestion he yield while fencing and Barclay replied, "I will speak with my sword, sir." (TNG: "Hollow Pursuits")
Sword of Damocles[]
Trigger[]
Pull the trigger[]
Trigger (something in) someone[]
Weapon[]
Secret weapon[]
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