What does the cryptic crossword clue "Warning from American lecturer with gun, perhaps (5)" mean?

The definition is "Warning". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="American") + L (abbreviation="lecturer") + ARM (synonym="gun,") = ALARM; definition: "Warning" The answer is ALARM.

Warning from American lecturer with gun, perhaps (5)

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