To show its outrage over a proposed gun law, the NRA tweeted pictures of two New York state legislators surrounded by bullets. Legislators Jo Anne Simon and Roxanne Persaud proposed limiting the amount of ammunition individuals can purchase over a 90-day period. The NRA responded with an image of bullets next to the legislators' faces. Persaud said the photo was an "irresponsible" attempt to intimidate her.
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