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progun en · ADJ

Etymology

From pro- + gun.

Meanings

1. Supportive of guns, especially widespread firearm training.
   • Well, I've always been progun, you know that. It's... yeah, I think adding more guns into a situation is obviously the way to prevent shooting. I think in a way, if we take the guns away, the shootings may escalate. And I think that's why he's so firm on literally arming everyone. I think if you don't have a gun in your hands... well, let's not find out what that world would be. 2018 February 23, Richard Ayoade, The Last Leg, Season 14, Episode 5
2. Supportive of gun rights, especially supportive of more expansive gun rights or strongly opposed to greater gun control.
   • Under the pro-gun leadership of Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves (R), the state Senate also approved several other NRA-supported bills this week. 2014, NRA Institute for Legal Action, "Mississippi: Senate Committee Passes Comprehensive Pro-Gun Legislation"

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Antonyms

antigun · pro-control