gun control

noun

: regulation of the selling, owning, and use of guns

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On gun control—long a litmus test for Democrats—Republicans are now ahead by four points. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 His death has ignited conspiracy theories, calls for gun control, and a nationwide political debate over his legacy. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025 Republicans, who say school security and improving mental health services are the best way to avoid future tragedies, have firmly opposed any new gun control measures. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025 Columnist Karen Attiah says she was fired by The Washington Post last week over a series of social media posts about gun control and race in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gun control

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gun control was in 1964

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“Gun control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20control. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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