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In the states it also varies a lot. You have groups like the the socialist rifle association, but lots of american leftists are also anti-gun, there's a range of views on the subject.
I would guess its the majority of american leftists that are anti-gun, but I could certainly be mistaken
I'm an American leftist who isn't overly fond of guns, but the way I see it, our choices are:
Outside of the US there are also differing opinions. I support guns for self defense. I don't like guns, but who am I to tell marginalized people to stay unarmed as the state tramples over them.