Cryptic crossword clue
Mad man tries to shoot — weapon removal is the answer 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word DISARMAMENT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "weapon removal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weapon removal = disarmament.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISARMAMENT mean?

DISARMAMENT noun
  1. The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.
  2. The act of disarming an opponent in a fight.

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