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Have gun, will travel: Dealer offers pistol bonus

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 23, 2008 4:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sales have shot up at a Missouri car dealership with a novel new promotion, reports the BBC. Anybody buying a new car at Max Motors before the end of the month gets a $250 gas card—or a gun. The "God, Guns and Gas" deal was inspired by Barack Obama's comments about small-towners clinging to guns and religion, according to the owner, who recommends a particular "nice little handgun" that fits in a pocket.

"We're just damn glad to live in a free country where you can have a gun if you want to," he added

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"We are aware of the gasoline and crime problem in America," Max Motors says on its website. "We want to be part of the solution." (Max Motors)

A Missouri car dealership is offering free guns to car buyers. The owner recommends the Kel-Tec .380 - "a nice little handgun that fits in your pocket." ((c) robertnelson)

Despite the soaring price of oil, customers at Max Motors have so far been much more interested in the free guns than the free gas. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

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