gun control

noun

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

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That’s because this approach avoids the pitfalls of previous gun control attempts. Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026 Brady, who was partially paralyzed after the shooting, became a leading gun control advocate. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Instead of new gun control laws, Republicans have advocated an approach focused on boosting funding for school security and mental health services. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026 Japan has strict gun control laws and violent crimes are still rare, but there have been a number of high-profile knife attacks in recent years. ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gun control

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gun control was in 1927

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“Gun control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20control. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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