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Dictionary definition of “gun-grabber”

gun-grabber

n. a person who advocates gun control. Subjects: , , ,
Editorial Note: This term is common in the United States among members of the National Rifle Association.
Citations: 1978 Bob Levey Washington Post (Aug. 10) “Moonshine Buster Reminisces” p. 6: Davis, 54, got a TNT-like retirement gift from one right-wing newspaper. Atop a story announcing that Davis was going, the paper’s headline cried, with utmost objectivity: “Chief Gun-Grabber Retires.” 1995 The Proponent (Columbus, Ohio) (Sept.) “The Third Option” vol. 7, no. 9, @ Usenet: alt.current-events.clinton.whitewater (Sept. 12, 1995) Dennis P. Carney “PROponent—September 1995—PRO Newsletter”: In a perfect world the NRA wouldn’t have to be spending so much of your money to hold the pack of rabid gun-grabbers at bay. 1996 Victor Milan The Libertarian Enterprise (Dec. 1) “Letter to a Gun-Grabber: The Wrath To Come”: (article title) 2004 Jeramy Rich Daily Oklahoman (Oklohoma City) (Oct. 29) “Your Views: Presidential Campaign; How is America safer now?” p. 17A: I read in the paper that John Kerry was out goose hunting trying to convince gun owners he isn’t a gun grabber. If Americans fall for that lie, our goose is cooked. Kerry has never had a positive vote for America’s gun owners or the Second Amendment.

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