Experts say they're seeing an increased interest in gun rights: More people are getting permits to carry weapons and are stocking up on ammunition.. But as Donnell Preskey reports, it has to do with more than just hunting season. Rick Jorgenson believes in the right to carry a gun so
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much that he's training to help others get their concealed weapons permits... (Rick Jorgenson) There are a number of reasons to carry a firearm and have a permit for reasons other than self defense but main is self defense. He also does a lot of hunting and sport shooting. With the concealed weapon permit he doesn't have to worry where he stores his firearm in his vehicle... Jorgenson believes passionately in his second ammendment right... And the numbers show so do thousands of other North Dakotans... 13,347 people hold North Dakota concealed weapon permits. That number has doubled from five years ago. And has made a substantial jump from last year... (Jorgenson) A lot of it is the perception that the current administration is not neccessary to the ownership and they're concerned the ownership of weapons may be restricted further and they want to get the permit now so they have it. I think some of that has to do with it... It may be the same reason gun sales have also spiked... (Brandon) From when Obama took office - gun sales up 40%. The day after the election, I came in and had a fair supply of AR's and the day after they were all sold out. Brandon Charvat owner of Mandan Sporting Goods says sportsmen in particular are concerned the Democratic President could ban AR's this military looking automatic rifle... (Brandon) everybody gets a fear in them that they're going to start banning stuff like when Clinton was in office - back then it was though to get any military style rifle - back of mind when Obama took office a little bit of fear. It's a trend across the country but especially in an outdoor state like North Dakota.
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