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St. Paul, Minn. (AP)

Bill expanding gun rights goes to Minn. House

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A proposal expanding the right to use deadly force in self-defense is headed for a vote in the Republican-controlled House.

The gun bill from GOP Rep. Tony Cornish won approval from a judiciary panel Wednesday after passing a public safety committee last week.

The legislation would grant the right to defend oneself using deadly force in an expanded definition of home, including a garage, car, deck, tent, boat, overnight accommodation or other dwelling. The person wouldn't have to retreat from a threatening situation first.

Current law allows the use of deadly force in self-defense when there is reasonable fear of great bodily harm or death or to prevent a felony in one's home.

Supporters want to give people more latitude to defend themselves. Opponents include law enforcement groups who say the change would endanger officers.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)