gun control

noun

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

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On May 4, Annunciation families watched from the gallery as the Minnesota Senate passed, by one vote, the most sweeping gun control bill in Minnesota history, including a ban on semiautomatic weapons and large-capacity magazines. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 As well as reigniting debate about gun control in Thailand, the shooting has put a focus on mental health for students and young people. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Anutin directed a deputy prime minister overseeing legal affairs to expedite a new gun control law, with stronger controls and significantly harsher penalties. — Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 Davis said one of his priorities as president is to address gun violence in a more concerted fashion, including coordinating with Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization that works to prevent gun violence and advocate for gun control. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gun control

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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