Obama: Don't stock up on guns

**min0 lee** · 12-08-2008, 01:53 PM

Obama: Don't stock up on guns :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: 44: Barack Obama

December 8, 2008
BY ABDON M. PALLASCH Political Reporter
As gun sales shoot up around the country, President-elect Barack Obama said Sunday that gun-owning Americans do not need to rush out and stock up before he is sworn in next month.
"I believe in common-sense gun safety laws, and I believe in the second amendment," Obama said at a news conference. "Lawful gun owners have nothing to fear. I said that throughout the campaign. I haven't indicated anything different during the transition. I think people can take me at my word."

But National Rifle Association spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said it's not Obama's words â€” but his legislative track record â€” that has gun-buyers flocking to the stores.

"Prior to his campaign for president, his record as a state legislator and as a U.S. Senator shows he voted for the most stringent forms of gun control, the most Draconian legislation, gun bans, ammunition bans and even an increase in federal excise taxes up to 500 percent for every gun and firearm sold," Arulanandam said.

Obama answered "yes" in 1996 to a questionnaire from an Illinois group on whether he supported a handgun ban. But he later said a staffer filled out that answer and he did not support a ban.

Nationally, background checks for gun purchases jumped nearly 49 percent during the week Obama was elected, compared with the same time period last year, according to the FBI's National Instant Background Check System.

Anecdotally, gun dealers around the country have reported spikes in sales. The Illinois State Rifle Association Reports gun sales for November were 38 percent higher than last year.

"We don't dispute [the gun sales hike] because the numbers from the federal system certainly confirm that there is increased activity out there. We just think it's a bit stupid," said Peter Hamm, spokesman for the Brady Campaign against Gun Violence.

"Anyone who thinks they need to rush out and buy a firearm clearly has not been paying attention to how quickly we make progress on this issue. We don't think these are first-time buyers. We think they are people who already have more than enough guns at their homes to protect themselves and are buying more."

**DOMS** · 12-08-2008, 02:00 PM

So...we should believe what he says and not what he does?

S-u-u-u-re...

**min0 lee** · 12-08-2008, 02:18 PM

**ALBOB** · 12-08-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Obama answered "yes" in 1996 to a questionnaire from an Illinois group on whether he supported a handgun ban. But he later said a staffer filled out that answer and he did not support a ban.

Riiiiight. We're supposed to believe this tripe instead of his actual voting record. Sorry Barry, your actions have spoken louder than your words ever will.

**bio-chem** · 12-08-2008, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

. We don't think these are first-time buyers. We think they are people who already have more than enough guns at their homes to protect themselves and are buying more."

who is this person to say that I have "more than enough" when did the second amendment say that we are allowed "enough"?

**clemson357** · 12-08-2008, 06:11 PM

The fact that Obama can't even address the issue without bringing up more regulation shows what his actions will be. "I support the second amendment and sensible gun regulation."

Well, given the fact that he called DC's gun ban "sensible" right before it was held unconstitutional, we know what to expect. The fact that gun regulation will come from the first black president is the ultimate irony. The very first gun law in America said that blacks couldn't own guns; they were easier to enslave that way.

**DOMS** · 12-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Wait a tick... The artist is implying the people that voted for Obama are ants? As in, a bunch of mindless tools?

Sounds about right.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

**lnvanry** · 12-08-2008, 11:20 PM

While I don't foresee the federal gov't banning guns (something I feel Obama will leave up to the states) I can envision them taxing the sale of guns

**min0 lee** · 12-09-2008, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by lnvanry

While I don't foresee the federal gov't banning guns (something I feel Obama will leave up to the states) I can envision them taxing the sale of guns

They don't? I never knew that.

**min0 lee** · 12-09-2008, 03:59 AM

Originally Posted by clemson357

The very first gun law in America said that blacks couldn't own guns; they were easier to enslave that way.

This may not have been a bad thing.

**min0 lee** · 12-09-2008, 05:36 AM

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**Will Brink** · 12-09-2008, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Obama: Don't stock up on guns :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: 44: Barack Obama

December 8, 2008
BY ABDON M. PALLASCH Political Reporter
As gun sales shoot up around the country, President-elect Barack Obama said Sunday that gun-owning Americans do not need to rush out and stock up before he is sworn in next month.
"I believe in common-sense gun safety laws, and I believe in the second amendment," Obama said at a news conference. "Lawful gun owners have nothing to fear. I said that throughout the campaign. I haven't indicated anything different during the transition. I think people can take me at my word."

There's no reason to take his word. One only has to look at his voting record and prior comments. It's also not just about him, but who he hires, and who has his ear, etc, etc. none of which bodes well for those concerned about the issue.

**Will Brink** · 12-09-2008, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by lnvanry

While I don't foresee the federal gov't banning guns (something I feel Obama will leave up to the states) I can envision them taxing the sale of guns

They already do. Never heard of sales tax?

**min0 lee** · 12-09-2008, 07:49 AM

I personally thought people were stocking up on guns for another reason....much like his...

**lnvanry** · 12-09-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by WillBrink

They already do. Never heard of sales tax?

yes, I have heard of sales...but what I'm talking about is additional tax like that of cigarettes and alcohol

**TexanTA1996** · 12-09-2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I personally thought people were stocking up on guns for another reason....much like his...

If you believe he shot Kennedy, you probably also believe Obama's comments about not going after guns.

**KelJu** · 12-09-2008, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by TexanTA1996

If you believe he shot Kennedy, you probably also believe Obama's comments about not going after guns.

Umm, I think it was just a joke. Your sense of humor not working today?

**min0 lee** · 12-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by KelJu

Umm, I think it was just a joke. Your sense of humor not working today?

He was born without one.

**min0 lee** · 12-09-2008, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by TexanTA1996

If you believe he shot Kennedy, you probably also believe Obama's comments about not going after guns.

You know nothing about who shot JFK, only a handful do and your a nobody....move along.

**bio-chem** · 12-09-2008, 09:11 PM

WOW. the last thing i would have thought about this thread is that it was going to turn into a JFK conspiracy theory thread. please all continue

**Will Brink** · 12-10-2008, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by lnvanry

yes, I have heard of sales...but what I'm talking about is additional tax like that of cigarettes and alcohol

Or they may try it with the ammo.

**lnvanry** · 12-10-2008, 02:08 PM

good point....why not tax ammunition as well.

**NeilPearson** · 12-10-2008, 03:00 PM

When I first heard that guns sales were going up due to Obama winning the election, my first thought was, "Wow, that many people want to take a shot at him?"

**min0 lee** · 12-10-2008, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by NeilPearson

When I first heard that guns sales were going up due to Obama winning the election, my first thought was, "Wow, that many people want to take a shot at him?"

That was part of the joke I made.....it fell flat.

**NeilPearson** · 12-10-2008, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

That was part of the joke I made.....it fell flat.

I got it

**min0 lee** · 12-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by NeilPearson

I got it

I know you would but that Texan character doesn't get it.

**mcguin** · 12-11-2008, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I know you would but that Texan character doesn't get it.

That texan character is of an abnormal breed, who was cursed at birth with a lack of humor, and a larger than average asshole. Don't ask me how I know about the second flaw in him.

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