gun rights

plural noun

US politics

: legal rights that allow civilians to own, use, and sell guns

supporters of gun rights

—often used before another noun

gun rights advocates/groups

Note: The term gun rights often suggests support for an interpretation of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that favors broad rights to gun ownership.

Examples of gun rights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as the Supreme Court weighs major battles over gun rights, religious liberty, climate policy, and election laws that could reshape the legal landscape. — FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

She was also endorsed by Moms for Liberty, a parental rights advocacy group, and the California Rifle and Pistol Association, a nonprofit that defends gun rights. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

On December 2, the court will hear arguments over whether states can ban AR-15s and other semiautomatic rifles, an opportunity for the conservative justices to further expand gun rights. — Jan Wolfe Reuters, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

This means a person who regains their federal gun rights might not be allowed to own a firearm in their state. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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