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gun rights

American  
[guhn rahyts] / ˈgʌn ˌraɪts /

plural noun

  1. the legal or political right of civilians to own and use firearms (especially within the United States of America).


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People with criminal records have in the past been able to reclaim their gun rights if they obtained a pardon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

More recently, the fight for marriage equality in Obergefell and even gun rights in Heller.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

She has said she was fired for refusing to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The younger Bolsonaro, who was elected as a Rio de Janeiro deputy at 21, defends typical conservative positions, such as gun rights and Christian values.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

Immigration, government spending and gun rights were top issues.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

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