Obama’s Control Obsession Already Driving Higher Gun Ownership/Carry

By Bob Owens

Barack Obama is entering his final year in office apparently intent on convincing millions of more Americans to arm themselves against an encroaching government.

While politicians debate if stronger gun laws and background checks are in order, lines are forming at area pistol permit locations.

More than 60 people showed up in one day to get their pistol permits this week, overwhelming the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office.

The lines have been long, and phones have been ringing off the hook. Since the beginning of December, more than 500 people have requested conceal carry permits in Lauderdale County.

“It appears people are arming themselves left and right,” Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said.

The sheriff believes there is genuine concern about Second Amendment rights. Singleton said residents seem to think those rights are eroding at the hands of politicians.

That sentiment is hardly confined to Florida. Pennsylvania is also seeing a spike in first-time gun sales and permit applications.

A central Pennsylvania county releases new numbers that show a big increase in concealed weapon permits issued.

Union County Sheriff says many have never even held a pistol, let alone learned how to use it. Guns can be fun to shoot but deadly in …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms