Nixon to veto sweeping gun-rights bill

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon today plans to veto a sweeping gun-rights bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms without a permit and expand residents’ rights to stand and fight against perceived threats.

“The protections we have in place are working,” the Democratic governor said in an interview with The Associated Press. “Changing those at this particular point would make Missouri more dangerous.”

The veto could set up a battle with the Republican-controlled General Assembly.

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