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Economy and Fears of Obama Intensify Love of Guns in S.C.

Columbia Free Times

By Corey Hutchins

Columbia Free Times | June 26, 2009

In the beginning stages of his administration, Barack Obama has barely mentioned guns. But one might think otherwise based on firearms sales and the rate of concealed weapons permitting in recent months in South Carolina.

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