gun rights

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡʌn raɪts/

Definition

Legal entitlements regarding the ownership, possession, and use of firearms by individuals.

Examples

• The organization advocates for the protection of gun rights for all law-abiding citizens.

• Political candidates often state their positions on gun rights during televised debates.

• Many constitutional scholars argue that the Second Amendment provides a clear foundation for gun rights.

Synonyms of gun rights

Words with a similar meaning to gun rights:

• firearm ownership
• the right to bear arms

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