They had their weapons raised, but wouldn't be able to fire.

They raised their weapons to fire but were too slow.

The man in the lead raised his weapon as well.

Both men deliberately raised their weapons to fire into the air.

He raised his weapon to kill the man who had just shot the American.

He tried to raise his weapon, but it would not move.

The men did not answer but slowly raised their weapons and began shooting.

We had only an instant to raise our weapons and they were on us.

But Ralph and his father had no time to raise their weapons.

The guard raised his own weapon to fire, but by then it was too late.