gun rights

noun

The entitlement of individuals to own and carry guns.

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Meanings

noungun rights pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyThe entitlement of individuals to own and carry guns.

    The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider any new cases seeking to expand gun rights, including two challenges to restrictions on young adults.

    2014, Richard Wolf, Justices won't hear challenge to young adult gun limits, USA Today
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    Gun rights advocates are urging the Canadian government to drop charges against a retired U.S. soldier who says he mistakenly brought a gun into the country due to a faulty GPS directions during a weekend getaway.

    2014, National Rifle Association, "U.S. Army vet faces 3 years in Canadian prison after mistakenly bringing gun to border", NRA Institute for Legislative Action
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APA

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MLA

“gun rights.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gun%20rights. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gun rights,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gun%20rights.

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