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NRA Looks to Expand on 'Perceived Threat' Victory

Florida Gov. Jeb Bush signed a law this week that broadens citizens' rights to use deadly force in response to a perceived threat — a huge lobbying victory for the National Rifle Association. The gun advocacy group now plans to duplicate that success in other states.

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Eric Weiner is a national correspondent for NPR.org. Based in Washington, DC, he writes news and analysis for NPR's website.
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