"gun rights" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} gun rights pl (plural only)
  1. The entitlement of individuals to own and carry guns. Wikipedia link: gun rights Tags: plural, plural-only Related terms: pro-gun, gun control, pro-control
    Sense id: en-gun_rights-en-noun-7UNUkRsH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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