It shouldn’t be a surprise that Donald Trump won the endorsement of the powerful National Rifle Association over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, who has vowed to take on the gun lobby and expand gun control measures.

Especially significant for the Republican frontrunner: the NRA’s support could extend beyond its four million members to solidify Trump’s status among conservatives who see protecting the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment as a top priority, writes Reuters Emily Flitter.

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