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Crossword clues for ___ of a gun! 3 letters

AnswerClue
GUNSecond Amendment concern
GUNSee 39-Across ... and a word that can precede the last word of the starred answers
GUNFlash attachment?
GUNSIG Sauer, e.g.
GUNYou may hear a report from one
GUNPiece that can follow the ends of the nine longest puzzle answers
GUNPistol
GUNBig bang maker
GUNThing that goes bang - and a hint to this puzzle's theme
GUNReport maker?
GUNRevolver
GUNHired hood
GUNShot source
GUNStaple dispenser
GUNSee 9-Down
GUNUzi, for one
GUNFirearm
GUNShooter (and hint to 20-, 37-, and 57-Across)
GUNPaintball shooter
GUNSaturday-night special
GUNColt, e.g.
GUNPaintball weapon
GUNIt's at home on the range
GUNBlaster
GUNReport source
GUNRifle or revolver
GUNOne may be fired
GUNIt may be automatic
GUNHowitzer
GUNRace
GUNStapler, e.g.
GUNHolster item
GUNBig Bertha, for one
GUNShooting iron
GUNSee 5-Down
GUNIt used to be powered by powder
GUNRev, in a way
GUNIt may be smoking
GUNR.C.M.P. accessory
GUNShooter
GUNAction movie prop
GUNIt may be packed
GUNKind of shy?
GUNPaintball player's need
GUNHired ___
GUNWord after pop or top
GUNMagazine holder
GUNCopper piece?
GUNBattleship feature
GUNThrow hard