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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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.
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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
Sheehy, a businessman and former Navy SEAL, focused his campaign on the economy, border security and gun rights.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annika Kim Constantino,michele Luhn,ashley Capoot,julie Coleman,josephine Rozzelle,ece Yildirim,ruxandra Iordache,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,cj Haddad, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Evans, 38, an Army veteran and former Arvada police officer, campaigned on hot-topic issues including free speech, gun rights and American security.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Elon Musk’s lawyers argued in Philadelphia court on Monday that his $1 million-a-day giveaway to voters who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights was not random, claiming the winners were actually pre-selected.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Signatories pledge to support the First Amendment, which gurantees free speech, and the Second Amendment, which covers gun rights.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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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
Sheehy, a businessman and former Navy SEAL, focused his campaign on the economy, border security and gun rights.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annika Kim Constantino,michele Luhn,ashley Capoot,julie Coleman,josephine Rozzelle,ece Yildirim,ruxandra Iordache,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,cj Haddad, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Evans, 38, an Army veteran and former Arvada police officer, campaigned on hot-topic issues including free speech, gun rights and American security.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Elon Musk’s lawyers argued in Philadelphia court on Monday that his $1 million-a-day giveaway to voters who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights was not random, claiming the winners were actually pre-selected.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Signatories pledge to support the First Amendment, which gurantees free speech, and the Second Amendment, which covers gun rights.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Gun rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20rights. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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