"Gun Has No Trigger" is a song by the American

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group

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from their seventh album, ''

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''. It was written and produced by

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, who also directed the accompanying music video. The song was released digitally on March 30, 2012, and on CD and

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on July 10, 2012.

Reception

Nick Neyland wrote a positive review of the song for ''

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'', concluding that "...it’s through a brilliant kind of simplicity that all the parts of "Gun Has No Trigger" come together". ''

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'' described "Gun Has No Trigger" as "a sonic breath of fresh air".

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