gun-free zones
No firearms permitted
Gun-free zones are designated areas where firearms are prohibited, typically by law or policy.
Schools, government buildings, and certain businesses commonly establish gun-free zones.
The term appears frequently in debates about gun control, with critics arguing such zones leave people defenseless and supporters contending they reduce violence: The shooting reignited debate over gun-free zones.
- courthousesBuildings housing legal proceedings
- airportsFacilities for aircraft arrival
- government buildingsFacilities for official administration
- security screeningSafety inspection before entry
- public safetyCollective welfare from threats
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- gun lawsgun control, gun rights, gun laws, gun safety, gun permits
gun-free zonesshooting ranges
Facilities for target practice
military bases · gun shows · hunting grounds · police stations