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State Gun Sales Surge
Revenue surge for firearms owners post-election

By Jason Dusett





Gun dealers across Connecticut say they've seen their sales double in the week since Barack Obama was elected.

Gun owners say they fear an Obama administration would make gun control a top priority.

"In the past the Democratic Party has not been terribly friendly to gun owners," said Gary Lemke of Newington Gun Exchange. "President-Elect Obama has stated that he plans to enact restrictions as soon as he possibly can."

Lemke said military-style guns have been hard to keep in stock, since they're the kind most likely to be limited by legislation.

"People are taking the position that it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it." Lemke added.

The owners of Hoffman's Gun Center in Newington report a similar surge in sales.

"The average American believes that now that the liberal democrats control our entire system of government they will out law them," said Scott Hoffman of Hoffman's Gun Center. "They will put me out of business."

Hoffman said his gun sales have doubled. He expects another rise in customers if and when a law limiting gun sales is proposed.

While some customers appear to be concerned, others aren't rushing to buy a gun.

"We still have a lot of Republicans in the house, so we'll see what we can do with it," said Pat Arrigoni of Rocky Hill.