Interest groups may come into existence or become more politically active in response to a perceived threat to a group's interests. An increase in the frequency of attempts by government to regulate or even ban firearms after the 1970s contributed to the politicization of

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The NRA (National Rifle Association) became more politically active in response to increased government attempts to regulate or ban firearms, as these actions were perceived as threats to the interests of gun owners and advocates.

Interest Groups May Come into Existence or Become More Politically