At Waukesha show, Obama 
driving gun sales
President-elect 'a better gun salesman 
than Bill Clinton was,' organizer says

By EMILY BULTMAN - GM Today Staff

January 19, 2009


WAUKESHA - For nearly 20 years, Bob Pucci has invited gun dealers and enthusiasts to his shows across the state.

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That’s why the Janesville resident is worried about what will happen to gun-control laws when President-elect Barack Obama takes office Tuesday.

"Attendance and sales have skyrocketed since the election," Pucci said. "Gun owners don’t trust Obama, but he is still the president."

Big crowds and brisk sales were seen Friday through Sunday at the Waukesha County Expo Center for the Rocco Memorial Gun Show, which was renamed to honor Pucci’s beloved black Labrador that passed away in July. Pucci said this rush to purchase firearms is even bigger than when former President Bill Clinton signed an assault weapons ban in 1994.

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This story appeared in The Freeman on January 19, 2009.