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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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The Justice Department last year fired its pardon attorney after she objected to restoring the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson, who pleaded no contest in 2011 to a misdemeanor battery charge.

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

The Hemani case is one of two gun rights cases the court heard this term.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Immigration, government spending and gun rights were top issues.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

The case brought together civil libertarians and gun rights advocates, who said millions of Americans could face criminal charges if the government’s view is upheld.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026

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