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gun control

[ guhn kuhn-trohl ]

noun

  1. government regulation of the sale and ownership of firearms.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gun control1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Constitutional experts, gun enthusiasts and gun control advocates say what happens next — both in court and under the DOJ probe — could have profound implications for gun permitting in communities far beyond the sheriff’s territory.

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I know you've mentioned guns and gun control as an issue.

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It’s a rare win for gun control advocates in the high court.

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It wasn't too long ago that Republicans reacted to these realities not by calling for stricter gun control, but by claiming that they wanted more focus on "mental health."

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Asking a representative from a very pro-gun district to vote for, say, a major gun control measure makes no sense, politically.

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