CHICAGO (AFP) – President-elect Barack Obama said Sunday that lawful gun owners have "nothing to fear" from his incoming administration so there is no reason for Americans to stock up on guns.
Gun shops across the country have reported increased sales amid fears that Obama intends to restrict gun sales after taking office on January 20.
While Obama supports gun control, he has repeatedly denied any intention of "taking away folks' guns."
The right to bear arms is guaranteed in the second amendment of the US constitution and gun control is a hot-button political issue.
"I believe in common sense gun safety law, and I believe in the second amendment," Obama said at a press conference Sunday.
"And so, lawful gun owners have nothing to fear.
"I've said that throughout the campaign. I haven't indicated anything different during the transition, and I think that people can take me at my word."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081207...s_081207211456
I think I understand this man now. It's not what he says that should alarm, it's what he DOESN'T say. What is 'common sense gun safety'? He states he will not take away guns, but has endorsed legislation which makes them impotent or even practically impossible to use. There is a bill waiting to be signed that places a 500% tax on all guns sales and ammunition. if that is signed, and I have no doubt he'll do it for safety's sake, it will remove guns without removing them. If the common man cannot afford to own them due to govt manipulation, that is effectively infringement. I think people are still stinging from the Clinton bans of '93 that lasted 10 years. They can read the writing on the wall and are preparing. I am.
Edit: that's 500% increase on the existing federal tax, making a box of 20 rnds of Federal ammo $67.00+