laws that prevent people from keeping and using guns
Synonyms and related words
Gunfire and shooting
come under fire
cover
crossfire
Cultural note
In the US, the issue of gun control is the cause of much political disagreement, because the constitution gives people the right to own weapons, but many people feel the level of violence in the US is too high.
gun control
noun uncountable
US
DEFINITIONS1
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laws that prevent people from keeping and using guns
Synonyms and related words
Gunfire and shooting
come under fire
cover
crossfire
Cultural note
In the U.S., the issue of gun control is the cause of much political disagreement, because the Constitution gives people the right to own weapons, but many people feel the level of violence in the U.S. is too high.