Opposed to or working against the unrestricted ownership and use of firearms.
From anti- (against) + gun (firearm). Emerged prominently in the late 20th century as gun control became a major political issue.
The antigun versus pro-gun debate reveals how the same constitutional words can mean completely different things to different people—it's one of the most passionate and polarizing issues in modern politics.
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