The phrase "gun for hire" can refer to an idiom for a mercenary or assassin, a specific indoor shooting range and business in New Jersey, or a classic film noir and novel.
Common Meanings
Idiomatic Meaning (Hired Gun/Contract Killer): In common language, a "gun for hire" is a person, typically a professional killer or mercenary, who is paid to perform a job, often one that is violent or morally wrong.習慣用語意義（僱傭槍手/職業殺手）：在日常用語中，「僱傭槍手」通常指受僱執行任務的人，通常是職業殺手或僱傭兵，這類任務往往涉及暴力或不道德的行為。
A Business (Gun For Hire): This is the name of a large, full-service indoor shooting range and training facility located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, near New York City. The facility offers:
Firearm rentals (no permit required for shooting on-site).
Safety classes for beginners and experienced shooters.
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) courses.
A retail store, memberships, and a radio show.
You can find more details on their official website: gunforhire.com.
A Book and Film:This Gun for Hire is a 1936 novel by Graham Greene, which was adapted into a notable 1942 American film noir starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake.
A Song: "Guns for Hire" is also a song by the rock band AC/DC, featured in an official HD video on YouTube.
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