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Originally Posted by Irenicus
Yet, for some reason, the "defense against the State" argument seems to be a prominent part of the reasoning of those who oppose gun control measures, and the 2008 election was accompanied by a massive boost in gun sales.
Why so afraid?
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It wasn't only after the 2008 eletion but also when Clinton was elected than a boost in gun sale was seen.
Why so afraid ? Because a portion of the population is a bit more unstable ( for not say crazies) and less rational when it's about their guns. Gun might be more than a mean to defend themself or to do some kind of sport for such individuals, something less healthy .Even if a president would want to ''take their guns'' it won't be possible for many reason and yet they still think than they will have to fight for keeping their weapons.
Such person aren't the majority of thoses than own firearm but you can't try to make as they wouldn't exist.