The article posted below is from the Arizona Game & Fish Department. Now what General Motors needs to do is get the Obama man to announce that what we need are "Sensible" laws in regards to the availability of V8 engines.
Jim
Increased firearms sales set a positive trend
for upcoming outdoor events in Arizona
PHOENIX – The recent reports of increased firearms and ammunition sales across the nation set a positive note for upcoming shooting events and outdoor shows in Arizona despite the nation’s challenging economic downturn, said Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, firearms sales in the nation jumped 28.8 percent in January, for a variety of reasons.
In addition, Winchester previously announced that ammunition sales were up 18 percent in the last quarter of 2008 compared to the previous year.
According to CNNMoney.com recently, there was an 11-percent increase during January of single-day campground reservations over last year, indicating outdoor recreation remains hugely popular even in this economy.
At the recent SHOT Show in Florida, which is the annual retail trade show for those in the outdoor industry, attendance increased 3 percent this year.
“Yes, economic times are tough and it’s obvious that lots of people are facing
