What does "gun lobby" mean?

An organized group which attempts to influence public policy and law with respect to firearms, especially as an advocate of ownership of and access to firearms by individual citizens.

Gun lobby

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An organized group which attempts to influence public policy and law with respect to firearms, especially as an advocate of ownership of and access to firearms by individual citizens. US
"Congress must stand up to the gun lobby."

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"Congress must stand up to the gun lobby."

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