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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But a defeat could send their case straight to a Supreme Court that’s been generally supportive of gun rights.
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Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
But the group’s original website still bears the libertarian gun rights slogans that summarize its ideology.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Boebert first rose to political stardom through her gun rights activism.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Wilson's bid to toss out the charges was denied, but soon after, the Supreme Court handed down its June 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights and laid out its history-and-tradition test for evaluating the constitutionality of firearms rules.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Additionally, his support for red flag laws, which allow the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a threat, sparked criticism from gun rights advocates.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The Hall of Fame quarterback endorsed Trump on Oct. 30, 2020, in a post on X, citing his stance on issues of freedom of speech, gun rights and support for the military and police.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
But gun rights organizations are counting on Trump to repeal the regulations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Boebert is expected to continue her vocal opposition to the Biden administration and to push her agenda focused on limiting government regulation, protecting gun rights, and advocating for energy independence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
But the group’s original website still bears the libertarian gun rights slogans that summarize its ideology.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Boebert first rose to political stardom through her gun rights activism.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Wilson's bid to toss out the charges was denied, but soon after, the Supreme Court handed down its June 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights and laid out its history-and-tradition test for evaluating the constitutionality of firearms rules.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Additionally, his support for red flag laws, which allow the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a threat, sparked criticism from gun rights advocates.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The Hall of Fame quarterback endorsed Trump on Oct. 30, 2020, in a post on X, citing his stance on issues of freedom of speech, gun rights and support for the military and police.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
But gun rights organizations are counting on Trump to repeal the regulations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Boebert is expected to continue her vocal opposition to the Biden administration and to push her agenda focused on limiting government regulation, protecting gun rights, and advocating for energy independence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Gun rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20rights. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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