Modifies provisions relating to self-defense

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This bill changes Missouri's self-defense law, specifically regarding the use of physical and deadly force. It expands the circumstances under which a person can use deadly force to include protecting an unborn child and defending against unlawful entry into private property, including retail establishments. The bill also removes the duty to retreat from any location where a person has a right to be, not just their home or workplace.

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