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Obama's anti-gun stance and fears of economic chaos fuel record gun sales

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(Newser) – Fears of an anti-gun presidency and the threat of civil unrest in a worsening economic climate are fueling record sales of firearms and ammunition, the Washington Post reports. Sales have been climbing since 2006 and this year have shot past the average annual 5% increase to reach 10%, as gun advocates predict that some weapons may become illegal or heavily taxed under either presidential candidate.

Though Sarah Palin’s pro-gun stance has allayed some fears about a John McCain presidency, Barack Obama worries Second Amendment fans. "When the Democrats are in office, it seems like anti-gunners come out of the woodwork," says a Virginia gun owner. "A bullet will be a luxury.”

A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention Friday, April 13, 2007, in St. Louis.
A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention Friday, April 13, 2007, in St. Louis.   (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Carl Giordano, of O'Fallon, Ill., examines a Blaser LRS2 tactical rifle during the National Rifle Association convention, Friday, April 13, 2007, in St. Louis.
Carl Giordano, of O'Fallon, Ill., examines a Blaser LRS2 tactical rifle during the National Rifle Association convention, Friday, April 13, 2007, in St. Louis.   (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Staff Sgt. Chad Malmberg aims a handgun during a drill at Arden Hills Army National Guard training site in Arden Hills, Minn., Sunday, April 6, 2008.
Staff Sgt. Chad Malmberg aims a handgun during a drill at Arden Hills Army National Guard training site in Arden Hills, Minn., Sunday, April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A handgun is displayed at Colosimo's Gun Center in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 26, 2008.
A handgun is displayed at Colosimo's Gun Center in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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People are preparing for catastrophe right now. It's insurance. With the stock market crash and people out of work, and the illegal aliens in this area, the probability of civil disorder is very high.
- Bob Leyshion, 55, of Nokesville, Va.

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