anti-gun
adjective
an·ti-gun
ˌan-tē-ˈgən 
ˌan-tī-
: opposed to guns : opposing, prohibiting, or strictly controlling the sale and possession of guns or of certain types of guns
anti-gun legislation
anti-gun activists
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There are vague and subjective terms—trap doors—throughout, which are a dream for anti-gun activists and litigators looking to harm the industry with meritless cases.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
He is also required to travel to the metro Atlanta area four times a year during his probation to give an anti-gang and anti-gun presentation at a school, Boys and Girls Club, or similar group.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Speaking to Newsweek, Emma Brown, executive director at anti-gun group Giffords called on Congress to address these marketing practices.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
He is also required to go to the Atlanta area four times a year during his probation to give an anti-gang and anti-gun presentation at a school, Boys and Girls Club or similar organization.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
He is also required to travel to the metro Atlanta area four times a year during his probation to give an anti-gang and anti-gun presentation at a school, Boys and Girls Club, or similar group.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Speaking to Newsweek, Emma Brown, executive director at anti-gun group Giffords called on Congress to address these marketing practices.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
He is also required to go to the Atlanta area four times a year during his probation to give an anti-gang and anti-gun presentation at a school, Boys and Girls Club or similar organization.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Anti-gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-gun. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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