The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 28: I shun violent characters (8)

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A clue to A “GMT” word (Letters Latent).
8 comments refer to this clue (from 7 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Not quite right
2.Surely a gunsmith is actively involved with violent characters?
3.Surely a gunsmith DOESN'T avoid violent characters?
4.Nice idea but definition doesn't seem right to me – his clients are MORE likely to be violent I'd say
5.Not an &lit
6.Surely a gunsmith would welcome violent characters?
7.Violent characters would probably be my best customers!
8.Where is the definition to make this an &lit?