Dreaming of a Gun

gun, firearm, rifle · very negative

A gun is a dream of distress, conflict and danger.

What happens in the dream

  • A friend fires a gun: a falling-out with them
  • If you are in a relationship: rows with your partner, or strain caused by others
  • You hear a gunshot: loss of work, or poor management if you run a business
  • You shoot someone: disgrace, or a lawsuit that goes against you
  • You are shot at: troublesome people pester you, with serious dangers or even illness
  • You shoot an animal: you'll act rashly in some quarrel

How you felt

  • Anger or fear: the dream often reflects conflict building in or around you
  • Feeling threatened: you may feel targeted by someone

Ask yourself

  • Which conflict is about to blow up?
  • Is there anger I'm not expressing?

See also Firearms · Pistol · Shooting · Cannon · Shotgun

Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: firearm, rifle.

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