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  1. law-abiding, observantadjective

    (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

    "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"

    Synonyms:
    observant, observing

    Antonyms:
    unlawful

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  1. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke:

    I want as many law-abiding citizens to arm themselves in Polk County as we can get so that I have the partner that I need to beat back this sort of violence.

  2. Chuck Brannan:

    In the State of Florida, government bureaucracy will no longer stand between law-abiding Floridians and their freedom to exercise their Second Amendment rights, this bill recognizes that while the government has a duty to protect its citizens, its citizens have a right to protect themselves.

  3. Steve Scalise:

    Making the current system work better while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. That's where the focus needs to be.

  4. Ted Cruz:

    I find it ridiculous that in response to an ISIS terror attack, the Democrats go on high dudgeon that we've got to restrict the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, this is not a gun control issue, this is a terrorism issue.

  5. Thom Tillis:

    Virtually every one that I've seen here has been one that sweep up law-abiding gun owners into what I consider to be an overreach.


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