gun rights
plural noun
U.S. politics
: legal rights that allow civilians to own, use, and sell guns
supporters of gun rights
—often used before another noungun rights advocates/groups
Note: The term gun rights often suggests support for an interpretation of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that favors broad rights to gun ownership.
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This dangerous and deadly expansive view of gun rights is giving people the tools to injure and kill each other.
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
While that trial was very high-profile, marking a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and racial inequities, Richards said the defense had evidence that could rebut the state’s case.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
This includes a gun rights advocate who will be a guest on their podcast and is slated to appear in a kitchen table discussion in Salt Lake City next year.
—Sergy Odiduro, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
His omission is important because the media uses the NRA as the face of gun rights.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The shooting at the Chiefs victory rally last year prompted top Republicans to hit pause for the remainder of the session on gun rights legislation.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
The Context Thursday's ruling brings the case, which a number of gun rights organizations filed against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, one step closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Later during general public comments, gun rights activist Christopher J. Grisham was removed from the court after using profanity during his comments.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2025
The waning number of hunters and anglers of today still lean more conservative, partly due to their stance on gun rights.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
While that trial was very high-profile, marking a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and racial inequities, Richards said the defense had evidence that could rebut the state’s case.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
This includes a gun rights advocate who will be a guest on their podcast and is slated to appear in a kitchen table discussion in Salt Lake City next year.
—Sergy Odiduro, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
His omission is important because the media uses the NRA as the face of gun rights.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The shooting at the Chiefs victory rally last year prompted top Republicans to hit pause for the remainder of the session on gun rights legislation.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
The Context Thursday's ruling brings the case, which a number of gun rights organizations filed against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, one step closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Later during general public comments, gun rights activist Christopher J. Grisham was removed from the court after using profanity during his comments.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2025
The waning number of hunters and anglers of today still lean more conservative, partly due to their stance on gun rights.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Gun rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20rights. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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