Fear Fuels Gun Sales Locally
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Posted: 7:40 PM Nov 20, 2008
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BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Buy now or pay later, that is the message from gun rights advocates to anyone wanting or needing a gun in the wake of Obama's victory.

Fears that President-elect Obama will strip away Second Amendment rights are fueling gun sales.

Before you ever even step foot into Classic Jewelry and Loan, the message is loud and clear. The sign reads, "Get your guns before Hussein Obama does!"

"I mirrored what the NRA is putting out there which is fact-based. President Obama is against the right to carry guns. He’s against any semi-automatic guns. He's actually against anyone under 21 owning a gun," said Rich Blakeman, owner of Classic Jewelry and Loan.

In this shop, guns are their bread and butter and lately business has been good.

"Conservatively, our business is up 80%," said Blakeman.

The surge in sales is partly due to a new radio advertisement he is running capitalizing on fear.

It says, "Fact: Just three years ago, Barack Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sports shooting. Fact: Get your guns before your last chance is taken away. Get to Classic Jewelry and Loan before it's too late."

"Look at what he's done in the past, he has a voting record that supports gun restrictions," said Blakeman.

The latest issue of American Rifleman Magazine details President-elect Obama’s voting record.

"I would venture the membership of the UMWA probably owns more guns than anyone you've ever met." said Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America.

However that did not stop the Union from wholeheartedly supporting Obama for president.

"People think he's going to take their guns away and he's not," said one union member.

However gun enthusiasts like Brian Mullett are still concerned, "it puts you in the position where you may not be able to get what you want. So, you go into debt now because you may not be able to get it later," Mullett said.

"Plus there's the fact that there's the excise tax on ammunition. If that tax goes up 500%, then it's going to be too expensive to buy ammo and so we won't sell guns." said Todd Borders, co-owner of Borders Summit Market.

The owner of Classic Jewelry and Loan running the advertisements did admit he does not think President-elect Obama will even have time to focus on gun control given the economy, but still says anything is possible.

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Posted by: Old Bigin on Nov 23, 2008 at 09:30 PM
I'd rather be in the head of some dark hollar where the sun don't shine, than to be in some big city where guns are outlawed.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 23, 2008 at 03:58 PM
"...are bitter and cling to their guns and religion..." I believe the comments below have proven this statement to be accurate, as I have long suspected. I am going to start referring to our President on January 20, 2009, as President Hussein. I will never buy anything from Classic Jewelry and Loan, ever! To the guy that is going to hoard all the water guns and stay in his Fort - not if I buy them all first. Do you think President Hussein will also ban BB guns and Cap guns? and what about SuperSoakers? I think I'll buy these up, too. Ya know, you can just never be too careful with an angry black Muslim as your president. Oh, I almost forgot, what do ya'll think President Hussein will do about Case knives? Darts? Firecrackers?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 23, 2008 at 03:45 PM
You're out of your freakin' minds. You people make me ashamed to be from WV. I suppose you believe AIDS-infected needles are being left in movie theater seats, and that a member of the Nigerian royal family needs to stash $1,000,000 in a bank account in the U.S., only needing $100 from you to wire the money to your account. I believe you would buy a pill that promises you'll lose weight without trying. If Repubs really felt Obama was a terrorist, their accusations would not have ended with the election. If Repubs felt that Obama was not an American citizen, I believe there are intelligent investigators who would have uncovered this already (with proof). I believe that I live among some of the most gullible people in this entire world. You are either gullible or have brains made of Jello. Shame on the pawn shop for exposing and preying upon you for pure greed. The pawn shop owners know better because you cannot be this ignorant and run a business (with all the numbers and stuff).
Posted by: Damion on Nov 23, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Hal, Obama was just ducking and weaving when he brought up the "local issue" argument on gun control. Of course that is just what DC did with their handgun ban...which was overturned. I believe there are still restrictive gun laws on the books in Charleston, Dunbar and Martinsburg which were implemented by local ordinance. The local control argument is like saying he believes in the First Amendment but cities and states can inact laws to prohibit free (legal) speech. I am sure Bills will be now be passed which will restrict guns at the federal level...and he will sign them into law.
Posted by: Sandman on Nov 23, 2008 at 01:34 AM
The bottom line is that anyone who would give up their guns , even if they were made illegal deserves to be hurt by home invaders. robbers , etc. It is your DUTY as a citizen to stand up against unconstitutional laws.The 2nd Amendment was not put into place so you could go hunting, it was put into place so that the people of this country could stand up against a government that had become tyrannical and selfish and no longer worked for the interest of the people. People do not see that Hitler, PolPot, Stalin, all these leaders disarmed the people of their countries. Once they could not defend themselves or challenge unconstitutional laws, they made the people do what the want. Once you give away your right to defend yourself you are over with.You will be lead to the slaughter like swine.This is a nation of once great leaders who stood up for what was right, when the times comes, where will you be standing ?? The 2nd Amendment is your right... do not let it be taken away from you !
Posted by: Doug on Nov 22, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Ok AH! People couldn't call him Hussien if that wasn't his name. He could have changed it when he had that birth certificate made in Hawaii, if that wasn't how he was. A girl had her's changed to male there in Hawaii, then had a baby in Oregon later! It had a wrist band on in the hospitle saying it was a male when the baby was delivered! This was on MSNBC the other day, Hosted by Barbara Walters. If this can be done they will put anything on a birth certificate there in Hawaii, and besided why hasn't this big Obama issue been questioned or hashed over on National tv if they can make a show like this? I think I'll go make sure my gun is loaded now ! !
Posted by: drsenile on Nov 22, 2008 at 08:20 PM
As usual, when in doubt, stir up fear and blame anyone for something that has yet and never will happen. Ignorance abounds.
Posted by: graydon on Nov 22, 2008 at 04:32 PM
morons
Posted by: Leela on Nov 22, 2008 at 03:35 PM
It's hilarious that so many think the president has the power to void parts of the Constitution; Congress is the one that passes the laws, and how many of you who are whining voted for Democrat senators and representatives?
Posted by: John on Nov 22, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Can't believe all the rediculous comments,sound like God save my Guns, I have guns and buy guns. Don't think I will buy any guns from Classic Jewelry & Loan after hearing all this Junk.
Posted by: Hal on Nov 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Damion, I don't see our local government instituting any restrictions on guns. If Obama said it is a local issue I don't see why the federal government would get involved at all.
Posted by: Rich on Nov 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Pablo, under Clinton's watch the most substantial federal gun restriction in history was passed. The so-called assault weapons ban, which was more about magazine limits and not that the guns were being used in assaults.
Posted by: Blah on Nov 22, 2008 at 09:50 AM
"People argue that it is is "god give name" but these same people were never saying John Sidney McCain." Nope but I believe there was an entire hollywood movie named "W" now get over it you put the HUSSEIN in the white house! Live with it HUSSEIN HUSSEIN HUSSEIN!
Posted by: ANON on Nov 22, 2008 at 02:42 AM
I DONT KNOW ABOUT THE REST OF YOU --BUT, I THINK THAT IT IS ALREADY TIME FOR A IMPEACHMENT!!! HE IS ALREADY TRYING TO TAKE AWAY YOUR RIGHTS AND HE'S NOT EVEN IN OFFICE-YET!
Posted by: Ah on Nov 22, 2008 at 01:53 AM
It's frustrating when people use his middle name, Hussein, because it is used to demonize him. People argue that it is is "god give name" but these same people were never saying John Sidney McCain. In fact, I didn't hear anyone refer to him as that throughout the election. It's sad that people are that bitter. Heck, I had to deal with Bush for eight long years, give someone else a chance.
Posted by: Silence Dogood on Nov 22, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Will this include water guns also? I am quite frightened and am holed up in my fort (bed).
Posted by: Pablo on Nov 21, 2008 at 11:27 PM
There sure are alot of dumb people in our area. We heard the same thing about Bill Clinton a few years ago and as you know, guns are still legal. Of course anyplace that sells guns are going to claim that Obama will take your guns. And you know why? Because that way they will sell guns to stupid people who believes the lies. They will spread lies and fear so you'll spend what little money you have after the economic mess Bush and Cheney have made. Bill Clinton didn't take your guns. What he did do is put 100,000 more cops on the street. And where are those 100,000 cops now? They were cut in Bush/Cheney's tax cut for the wealthy. Forget about the 2nd Admenment and the fact that no president can take your guns. Just take your money and buy a gun like the gun shop owners want. Believe the lies and fears and vote republian again the next time and get another Bush/Cheney in the White House and watch the rich get richer. When you are stupid, you do stupid things. So, go buy a gun.
Posted by: Frank on Nov 21, 2008 at 09:05 PM
If you all are so worried about the GOVERNMENT, stop cashing your welfare checks and earn your own money.
Posted by: Sarah on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Is everyone here that stupid to think that one man, who is essentially just a figure-head, has the power to magically ban guns tomorrow? Get a grip people. If you're so concerned about gun rights, be a little more worried about who you are electing to Congress--they're the ones that pass the laws, not the president. You're only making yourself look even more backwoods and uneducated.
Posted by: SUE on Nov 21, 2008 at 05:27 PM
If they ban guns, the only people that will have them will be the THIEVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Rude Awekening on Nov 21, 2008 at 04:55 PM
God Created Man, Sam Colt Made Them Equal, they'll take my Guns from my Dead Cold Fingers.
Posted by: cowboy on Nov 21, 2008 at 04:30 PM
guns help keep honest people honest,those that take guns have guns.
Posted by: phil on Nov 21, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Oh boy!!!Pillbillies with assault weapons ,YEE HAW!!!
Posted by: Larry on Nov 21, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Greg, Read the constitution please !!!! The second amendment was not about deer season. It was written so that government or outside powers could not control the american citizens. American citizens own the country, government etc. Everything our ancestors fought for ended with one vote. Please big government take care of me, keep me safe, feed my family. I am convinced the people of America no longer have the kahoona's to remain free.....
Posted by: Kyle on Nov 21, 2008 at 02:44 PM
The right to bear arms, was put into our Constituion for a reason. It is there to protect the people from a evil government. If our gov tries to control us to much we have every right to fight for ourselves
Posted by: Larry on Nov 21, 2008 at 02:09 PM
"President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team is asking potential appointees detailed questions about gun ownership, and firearms advocates aren’t happy about it." -I copied and pasted that from today's news. The same fools that voted for this guy are the same one's thinking that Obama is not going to (try)to take citizens guns.
Posted by: Captain O on Nov 21, 2008 at 01:22 PM
We are in difficult economic times. What was that Obama said about clinging to guns and religion. I bet church enrollment increases 80% too. Thanks for enforcing stereotypes WV!
Posted by: osama-obama bin laden on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Do not fret yourselves My soon to be loyal subjects....you no longer need your guns.I with the sword of Allah will destroy the great satan and you will no longer need your guns......just give them to me now.......lol This is osama-obama bin laden and i approve of this message
Posted by: Ron on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM
MrObvious, they'll need to turn some of Congress to the anti-gun side before getting any anti-gun legislation passed. The majority of Congress supports gun ownership. Also, you are forgetting that the Bill of Rights (2nd Amendment) gives an individual the right to own a gun and this was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time this year. There will be no banning of gun ownership because Congress can't pass an un-Constitutional bill. They can regulate guns more, but not ban them outright. It will be harder for Congress to pass any anti-gun legislation now that the Supreme Court has ruled on the issue of the 2nd Amendment. This was not the case when the 1994 assault weapons ban passed. Any assault weapons ban would fail because the purpose of the original ban was to prove that it reduced crime. Studies concluded that was not the case. With checks and balances, a bill such as you suggest would not make it out of committee.
Posted by: Bob on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Obama already stated that he wont take your "hunting" guns. I guess he will decide what guns we will need. I am sure Obama's personal civilian army will be the new "militia" and everyone else will not be covered under the second amendment.
Posted by: Damion on Nov 21, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Obama said that he supported the DC handgun ban. After the Heller Supreme Court Decision, Obama says the Second Amendment is an individual right. Then he said that gun restrictions are a local issue. Does this sound like a circular argument? People aren't stupid (well, many aren't)...and the ad quoted in the article above has nothing to do with the tremendous increase in firearm and ammo sales across our nation as the result of his election.
Posted by: Wonderin' on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:48 AM
If it is illegal to have a gun, the only people that will have them are people doing things illegally. People are overreacting somewhat, which is scaring some people and that is what preditors feed on is FEAR! Recently a home was broken into, all electronics were left, not a thing out of place for the exception of pain pills and a gun. If that idiot knew that someone was in the house holding a gun to him, I bet he would have had different thoughts. You have to protect yourself, but at the same time, you can not be so fearful that you build Fort Knox around your home. Remember, a lock only keeps an honest man - honest.
Posted by: paranoia and stupidity on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Paranoia and stupidity abound here still. NO ONE is going to take your guns! The gun shop owners should be happy Obama has won--their sales are up!! The Democrats are the gun industry's biggest marketers.
Posted by: Sam on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:26 AM
I hope before I die I can figure out a way to make money off stupid people like the gun stores are now. I know a guy that at the end of 1999 stocked his house with food, water, generators all kind of survival gear because he was afraid everything would shut down when the clock struck midnight and the year 2000 came. I bet him $3000.00 nothing would change but the time on his clock. He would not take my bet and said " I have made my bet". Anybody want to bet I will still have my guns this time next year without breaking the law?
Posted by: james on Nov 21, 2008 at 09:12 AM
well for one i didnt vote for the sob and i wouldnt have, way i see it there are 15 people rolling over in their graves and 1 standing and cheering, he might have goten to be prez but one thing he wont get is my gun, the only way him or any one elce will have my gun is when they pry it from my DEAD COLD HANDS.when guns are outlawd only outlaws will have guns, its getting about time that the mulisha and nra stand up and get ready to fight,
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:51 AM
This "fear" is based on his voting record & his past actions. The media continues to attempt to marginalize gunowners in this country, even after the Supreme Court squashed their anti-2nd Amendment agenda. WV has some of the most lax gun laws in the country, yet ranks 49th in handgun crimes. Conversely, the bastion of liberal idealism known as Washington, DC has the most stringent handgun laws in the country, yet consistently ranks 1st or 2nd each in crimes committed w/ a handgun. There's some "fear" for ya.
Posted by: Amazed on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:35 AM
I am totally amazed by the number of you people who are not smart enough to recognize a MARKETING SCAM when you see one. I have ZERO respect for this guy! And I promise you, if I decide to buy a gun, it will not be from him. Did you read this part: "The owner of Classic Jewelry and Loan running the advertisements did admit he does not think President-elect Obama will even have time to focus on gun control given the economy, but still says anything is possible." But it is not just this guy. If you don't think that the gun manufactures are in on this....please....WAKE UP!! Think rationally for just one minute. This nation is in such a mess, this has to be of less importance to Obama than finding the FIRST DOG!!
Posted by: MeAgain on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:28 AM
I live in Barboursville and have been considering purchasing a gun for home protection. I WILL NOT be going to Classic...EVER..for any reason. Your add and your sign either emulate a culture of HATE or a culture of GREED. One just as bad as the other. For years people have boo hoo'd that "dems are going to take our guns". Just as people have said adverse things about Republicans. I am so sick of this state of mind our country is in where we point our finger at an opposing group and find some reason to cause others to fear them in order to gain their support on view points. Using fear to gain support will only breed more fear. Classic, you have lost me as a customer...FOREVER. I encourage others to make their own choice.
Posted by: Doc on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:03 AM
I'm your Huckleberry. Say when.
Posted by: Larry on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:45 AM
The news media has used their first amendment right to elect a president and destroy democracy. Maybe we ought to review the first amendment. Did our forefathers foresee a news media that could panick the world with dis information?
Posted by: david on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:40 AM
YOU HAVE TO LAUGH AT THOSE ONES THAT THINK IN 4 YRS THEY WONT HAVE GUN RIGHTS.EVEN IF OBAMA SAID HE WAS GOING TO TAKE YOUR GUNS WICH HE DIDNT LOOK WHAT GOT BUSH ALLECTED HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO STOP ABORTION YEA RIGHT! LOOK WHO IS TELLING YOU TO HURRY UP AND BUY.THE ONES THAT ARE SELLING.THEY SAID THE SAME THING ABOUT CLINTON AND I NEVER LOST A GUN.WAKE UP AND LETS TALK ABOUT LAYOFFS AND AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT IS GOING HUNGRY.
Posted by: guarddog on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:36 AM
allright!!! for starters how do you know if your right are going to be lost? your listining to a bunch of people how probble didnot eaven vote. the NRA may have the facts but not all!! i voted for obama and we want a change. this dosent include your rights to own a gun!! so relax your guns are safe.
Posted by: mike on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:25 AM
All you people that dont want guns and expect the government to take care of you and your families, good luck but stay out of the way of the people that are not willing to wait. I had someone trying to get into my house and it took 15 minutes for the police to arrive. My town is 2 square miles. There was a gun waiting on the other side of the door. Maybe you liberals could have given the robbers you're life and belongings but not me.
Posted by: John on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:22 AM
remember what happened when Hitler disarmed the people ? you better ! We are now heading in the same direction with Obama !Wake up America !
Posted by: Larry on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Hey Mitchell, Look at the Clinton gun ban. The government does any darn thing they want. And you think Obama is not going to stack the Supreme Court with liberal socialist elite? Guns are the best investment going right now. If you dont think so, put your money in the stock market...
Posted by: Ky on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:09 AM
I agree with Greg (Nov 20 9:50) Sounds like a smart way to think!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 at 06:57 AM
CONGRESS decides that, NOT Obama! Geez, go back to Civics class and stop blaming everything on the President!
Posted by: MrObvious on Nov 21, 2008 at 06:33 AM
It is amusing to read comments like "they will shoot themselves in the foot" and "drug dealers will steal them", etc. This narrow minded thinking that people are too dumb to own weapons or that it is their fault that someone steals from them is a classic anti-gun tactic. To those people all I can say is, not everyone is as stupid as you and blaming the victim has never been a valid reason for anything. Using your logic, since people break into houses, we shouldn't have houses! To all the people on here that know they can handle an assault weapon, better buy them now because they already have the AWB written and all they'll need to do is send it to Obama for a signature. He will sign it then claim that he did not push for it but since it came to his desk he felt that he should sign it. Now, turning millions of gun-owners into criminals overnight should be interesting as I know many that will not give up their guns. Wonder what Obama wants his own private forces for? We'll see.
Posted by: me on Nov 21, 2008 at 03:38 AM
Our house was robbed and all the thieves took were three guns. Now I have ppl around my house yelling and banging on my door. I live in an isolated area. So, I had my husband show me how to load the shotgun and shot it. I'm tired of being scared to stay in my own house. It's usually just my kids and I here by ourselves because my husband works the night shift. They may have taken 3 guns but they still left me some and I'm prepared to use them now. No more being afraid to stay in my own house.
Posted by: Mitchell on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Steve, Congress doesn't have the anti-gun majority to do anything regarding gun rights. Democrats, especially in the south must support guns because that is what their constituents want and they want to be re-elected. With the economy in the crapper and two simultaneous wars, you can bet that banning guns will be the least of President-elect Obama's worries. The assault weapons ban was a bipartisan effort and contained a 10 year sundown clause. The Republicans will never support another bill like it. The purpose was to have a 10 year study to see if crime was affected in any way with the ban. The results overwhelmingly showed that the ban had no effect on crime. I should know, I worked for the NRA.
Posted by: J on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:47 PM
" Further, calling him Hussein in order to demonize our President is offending and unpatriotic." Why is the left so afraid when someone calls him by his actual name. Barac HUSSEIN Obama. If calling him by his god given name demonizes him then I guess we have a demon in the white house. You liberals put him there so deal with who he really is. Barac HUSSEIN Obama is a far leftist socialistic half black half white deceptive politician. I do not like the man nor trust him. I will stack up on my ammo and be ready. Fear the government that fears your guns and your god. The government should fear their people, people should never fear their government.
Posted by: BKK on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:37 PM
To Ryan: his name is Barack HUSSEIN Obama, and what you don't understand, is in a small business someone like Obama is a scary figure to take office with his tax laws, and for a gun store, his beliefs on fire arms. Gun distributers NATION WIDE are selling out on what liberals call "assault rifles" & just like some of the other comments I have read, guns are protection. Being a single female, I don't go to bed without making sure my gun is loaded. When I lived on 7th ave, i would litterally have to go through my entire house checking each room before I would go to bed, so until our government can control our safety situation, no one has a right to demean our rights are citizens.
Posted by: Joker on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:15 PM
I have a concealed weapons permit, and I carry a 40 caliber handgun. I carry it to protect my wife and my children. I will not become a statistic. To all of you out there whining about people having handguns. People drive cars and trucks and kill people with them, should we also ban vehicles from the road.
Posted by: ak-man on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Just remember the 2nd amendment was put there for us to besr arms aginst our goverment and that scares the hell out of liberals like osama. prepair now for the OBAMAnation of america. clinton tried but failed.Osama assembling a liberal crew so expect bans. it is coming
Posted by: matt on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:24 PM
KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY
Posted by: TO JEREMY on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:23 PM
youre an idiot! and YES im another God fearing man clinging to my God and guns!!!
Posted by: greg on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:50 PM
Tom you nailed it check and balances. Granted Dems have control of both now. I do not own a gun, however am not against them. I guess its ok to have an age limit on when you can drink beer, but a gun is a another story. My grandfather was an avid hunter and that is a good use i suppose. and if somebody breaks into your house and you have no way to defend yourself it is a good idea. There are good uses and bad uses for a lot of things in life. I do not believe Obama is trying to destroy the constitution. Some regulation is required. I feel that semi-automatic wepons belong with our military. not to protect ourselves or hunt with. Times are getting tough. We need to build confidence with our leaders a build a brighter future for our children. The election hype is over and now action is of upmost importance. Only god knows our future and if you are muslim, christian, buddist, jewish, etc love is the key to life. We need to have faith in our lives. God Bless us all.
Posted by: jim on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:42 PM
To anonymous you must be the troubled one ,have you ever been backed down an alley at 1am buy someone with a knife or been victim to a home invasion,guess not you probably never go out of the house triple dead bolt locks, bars on your windows,alarm system you pay dearly for,i grew up on guns but i don't go out looking for trouble but it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it so don't classify gun owners as stupid we enjoy getting together to shoot and have a good time do you not have any hobbies,guess not,get out have fun ,just remember not everyone is stupid because they have or carry a firearm,now you have a nice day and be carefull,there really is good guys out there with guns
Posted by: jeremy on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:19 PM
i'm just gonna sit back and laugh when the people who have no business having a gun shoots theirselves in the foot while cleaning it.
Posted by: Gun Owner on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:17 PM
yeah but the only problem is that not only law officers would have them! Thats why they call them criminals...they dont go by the law. I bet when you anti gun people has a robber pointing a gun in your face or at a loved one, you will wish you had a gun! Its like the old song says.." they are tryin to take our guns away and that would be just fine,if you can get them away from the criminals first i will gladly give ya mine"!!!!
Posted by: Steve on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:15 PM
"Listen Conservatives: President Obama can no more change the Bill of Rights than President Bush could ban abortion!" Bull. We already had a ban on an entire class of weapons (so-called "assault rifles") for a decade, and handguns are illegal in Obama's hometown of Chicago. He's voted for every anti-gun measure he could. His cabinet picks thus far have been anti-gun - not to mention his Vice President. To honestly think he is suddenly going to change his stripes and defend our rights is foolishly naive. And to anyone who thinks otherwise - shouldn't you be selling your guns? They're at a premium right now, and besides, you can buy them back - right?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:14 PM
YOU READ ON HERE ALLTHE TIME THE DRUG DEALERS COME HERE AND TRADE DRUGS FOR GUNS SO WHAT ARE THEY DOING WITH ALL THOSE GUNS OR ARE WE BUYING GUNS SO THE DRUGDEALERS WILL ONLY END UP STEALING THEM FROM US THE FOX IS IN THE HEN HOUSE AT ALL TIMES SEENS LIKE ANY MORE .
Posted by: JAMIE on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I THINK WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE AS MANY GUNS AS WE WANT .WE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR ACTIONS WHEN PROVEN GUILTY BY A JURY OF OUR PEERS THATS WHY WE HAVE A SYSTEM OF LAWS .LETS NOT BLAME INOCENT PEOPLE WHO WORK HARD TO LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM AND DON'T WANT SOME CONVICT STEELING IT OR HURTING THEM OR LOVED ONES FOR .THATS WHY WE NEED OUR 2ND AMENDMENT TO STAY.
Posted by: TOM on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:08 PM
FIRST OF ALL GUNS ARE NOT GOING TO BE BAN IN THE USA. THIS IS UP TO THE CONGRESS NOT THE PRESIDENT. THIS IS A PLOY BY THE RIGHT WING TO GET WHAT THEY CAN GET. IM AM FOR GUNS BY ALL MEANS, AND IF YOU OUTLAW GUNS ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE THEM, GUNS DO NOT KILL PEOPLE, PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE. I WILL HAVE MY GUNS UNTIL THEY TEAR MY DEAD FINGERS FROM AROUND THEM. SO QUIT YOUR WHINNING. IT WOULD BE REAL HARD TO DO ANY WORSE THAN WHAT WE HAVE HAD FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS. SO SUPPORT OUR PRESIDENT OR COME UP WITH A BETTER CANDIDATE, OR TALK BILL INTO RUNNING AGAIN, NOW THERE IS A GOOD IDEA!!!!
Posted by: tom on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:06 PM
I live on 20th st and 9th ave me and my family was watching tv in the back room when my daughter heard a noise in the living room she is only 3 I went into the living room and a guy was half way in my house he came through the window while we were home yes I reached for my gun he broke into my house in the daytime knowing we were home I didnt shoot but he was scared I may have had to shoot him if he made it all the way into my house if he was bold enough to break in while we was home then he could have very well killed one of us if he made it in our home. he can have anything we have but dont harm my family.was are life in danger yes my gun saved our lives thats why my daughter is having another birthday she will be 4. the same guy broke into a house down the street tied a old lady up beat her up and robbed her he is in jail now but I still think what could of happened if he made it into our house I would have defended myself.my gun saved our life and I take it everywhere I go
Posted by: Tim on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Wow, didn't realize this part of the country was so Pro-Socialist (Who did your union tell you to vote for?) Who did your Union Endorse? Liberals (democrats) are trying to force us to accept gay marriage. Fact. Liberals are trying to demonize guns. Fact. Buy it cheap, stack it deep.
Posted by: Ballistic Wound Trauma on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:33 PM
To few people realize it will be congress that passes an AWB / Gun Ban, excise taxes,etc the president need not spend his time focusing on these issues, he just takes a second of his time to stroke these into law with his pen.
Posted by: Ryan on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Listen Conservatives: President Obama can no more change the Bill of Rights than President Bush could ban abortion! I am a liberally-minded person who believes in the right to own guns, but this over-reaction to Obama's gun policy is rediculous. Further, calling him Hussein in order to demonize our President is offending and unpatriotic. Using this emotionally-binding propoganda to boost sales shows lack of integrity. Shame to those who buy into this school of thought.
Posted by: anon-1 on Nov 20, 2008 at 07:57 PM
I am against gun ownership (except for hunting) and believe that only law enforcement should carry guns. However, I understand that it is our second amendment to own guns. Therefore, I support gun ownership. If the second amendment was taken away, then I feel that our other amendments are in danger.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 20, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Stupid people with guns. Just what our country needs.
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  • Posted By: to food for thought: i think you have solved the mystery on m.t.r.obama pay back of the unions.lets see if the so called news investigates this theory.but aren,t news media union too.wont hear any thing from them.left up to the peons and peasants to bring up truth ful news.
  • Posted By: Keith: Anon. it would seem Big Earl is sick of you too. And Food for Thought, great comment, Cecil Roberts is a joke and a sorry excuse for a labor leader he seems to as big a dunce as his buddy Obama. Look at the union under him and figure it out. So hows the hope and change working for everyone? Another half million jobs lost in June. Trace it back folks, the economy went belly up when it bacame apparent the democrat party was going to nominate a radical, ignorant, inexperienced marxist to their ticket. Economists tell us that full employment is considered at an unemployment rate of 4.7%, a year ago unemployment was at 5%. But you all know, Bush was soooo stupid. Look at how the war in Iraq turned out...ooops can't use that one, look at how great the economy is now...oops, can't use that one...well everybody hated us when Bush was in office and now everybody just loooves us and helps us out in the world, well, oops, look at N. Korea, Iran, can't use that one. Some of you really got fooled.
  • Posted By: Bob & Meg: What I want to know is how many times does the water company have to be notified that water is coming up from the street on East Gardner Ave. in Belle? Bugs are getting bad and sometimes it has a sewer smell to it. Get on the ball WVAWC!
  • Posted By: politically correct again: do video on left wing coal protesters,tea party ,a grudgeing few sentences.i wrote a longer anynallyse,but i dont see it,it must have been too much truth for liberal left wing so called reporting.but we do have some truth seeker else where,they,re catching on.....
  • Posted By: jesco: What a disappointment the Ashland Summer Motion was for our children. No focus on the children whatsoever...........The hospitals were the main focus along with the motorcycle show..... very little for the children to enjoy. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!
  • Posted By: Ben Chambers: YOUR DECISION TO SHOW MJ FUNERAL IN PLACE OF DAYS IS VERY POOR AND NOT WELL THOUGHT OUT. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAME. MAYBE A NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR IS IN ORDER.
  • Posted By: : RE: Worm in Water If you will Google "hair worm", you will be given millions of pages of information concerning the hair worm. There used to be a myth that a horse hair put in water would turn into a worm. From experience, it doesn't work.
  • Posted By: food for thought: WSAZ I ask of you please do a a follow up story of the 6 weeks of rain that we had so some of these people who have forgotten will have some miniscule sense of thereselves to know that ALL THAT RAIN would cause flooding anywhere. Here is another story. Find UMWA president MR. Roberts and ask him why he hasn't come out and had his brothers and sisters to be involved in keeping there MTR jobs.All these people that say Massey is a Union breaking company should be worried in salvaging the jobs they do have. It's not rocket science, UMWA supports Obama, in return Obama may reward them. This may be from left field but believe I am on to something. Isn't it strange the protesters only target Massey. Most of them are led to believe there are NO union jobs in WV. HOW STRANGE!? Here is the hunch I have WV politicians don't like Don B and the Union supports Obama. So sounds like a money trail to me for the hippies. Just a thought, but makes for good reporting. Big Earl lets make the idea reality!
  • Posted By: To Fat Earl: You're losing! Ha,Ha!
  • Posted By: Diane: Buck, I agree. When it comes to kids playing sports (not just in the summer), the parents are CRAZY! They just need to "cut the cord" and allow their children, the refs, and coaches worry about the games. Now if you have a parent who is a coach just watch out...that is a double wammy!
  • Posted By: jbug: i saw on the news this morning obama is in russia and he took the family,people are upset about gov of south carolinia takeing a trip on taxpayers money,witch he agreed to payback, is obama going to pay for his familys plane tickets,hotel bill,food and entertainment or will it us taxpayers.....
  • Posted By: : I for one am sick and tired of reading the same bs that big earl keeps spewing out. All you ever hear is peta, tree huggers, hippies. People who made a difference in this world and who are smart enough to care, should be honored instead of being bashed by some people who have the mentality of the monkeys who they believed they evolved from. also big earl keep on believing that your idol, who you worship and adore so much is smarter than a nasa scientist, apparently you haven't been around any smart people.
  • Posted By: bias obious: if anyone has had a dought about left wing liberal news bias,heres a glaring clue.anti coal party,news,with video.tea party,productive people concerned with socialism,taxed into poverty,a czar run government,etc,no video ,a disintrested report,yawn,yawn,yawn.thankfully we now have an alternative to this liberal bias with conservative talk radio,internet news ,alternate t.v. etc.there is a good article on world net daily about the vietnam war.hollywood was running the war then too.
  • Posted By: buck: why is it w/ summer sports it seems the parents make it all about them instead of the kids. am i wrong or do alot of these parents seem to want to relive life again through the kids. or even worse make a claim to being so good at whatever the sport the parent did that they push the kid all because of what they did 'or never did'. These parents also seem to be the really high ego type person. funny thing is if the parent was so good then why arent they pro or at least a great college player. what i have noticed is the the kids w/ the parent who did play college or was on the verge of being pro does not press the issue. they allow the kids to play ball. just my opinion
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal people of WV this is Big Earl and I hope everyone had a nice holiday wouldn’t it be nice if we could have a holiday or one of them permenant vacations from all the tree hugger types and hippies that are barging into our communities uninvited tying to run all our jobs off. Well good people I am calling on those who have the means to do so and you know who you are so lets pony up some cash and have our own protest here in the coal fields to support our coal miners. I seen on this very TV station where the tree huggers held a rally and a cookout with a bunch of Grateful Dead hippie wanttobees singing about the trees and polar bears but we can do one better. We can have it down at the coal festival in Madison people I say invite some real singers who aint got above there raisin like WV adopted son Mr. Charlie Daniels and how about Alabama since they have coal down there to. Invite Gov. Joe and them people from Washington DC that is a good way to find out who is pretending to be a friend of coal and who is really on our side. We could even make Mother Jones bobblehead dolls to give away I for one would like to see her set loose on these tree huggers that have invaded Cabin Creek trying to run off her beloved coal miners. You could pull a string and she would say #** !!##**!! Tree huggers.
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