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Simmons Sporting Goods says people are flooding their store to take advantage of the Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday.

Lindsey Simmons Roberts, ofSimmons Sporting Goods, says,"Its a great opportunity for hunters to come in an get everything they need for the year. We have ten percent tax in Bastrop, so that is ten percent savings."

Although the right to bear arms is in the name,hunters can save some money on more than just guns. A wide variety of hunting gear is exempt from local and state sales tax includingsome clothing, archery supplies and ammunition.

"I got some waders for duck hunting season. I may get some shot gun shells and maybe some articles of clothing," says hunter, Kyle Acklin.

Another hunter, Bimbo West, says,"It saves a lot of money when you buy your larger priced items like shotguns, bows, decoys, high end jackets and things like that. You can come and save quite a bit of money."

Many hunters say they typically get their equipment for the year during the sales tax weekend.

During such a tough economy hunters say its important to take advantage of the sales tax weekend, especially when buying high ticket items such as guns.

"Times are tough. The economy isn't that great, so anytime you can save a buck it helps," says West.

Simmons Sporting Goods says they have already seen an increase this year in the number of people buying hunting gear.

"Every year it continues to get bigger. We are busier and there are more people. We have people coming from other states. We plan on this weekend being even bigger than last year," says Simmons Roberts.

See the article here:
Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Going On This Weekend

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

A little known children's book, which could have easily disappeared from store shelves, is making a comeback, in spite of a controversial target audience.

The children's book is entitled My Parents Open Carry, and tells the story of parents trying to explain to their child why they openly carry guns, and why the second amendment is important.

Late night talk show hosts have found plenty of fodder for discussion because of the book.

Written by two Michigan authors, My Parents Open Carry, is a book that supports second amendment rights, but not everyone thinks the message is presented properly.

"It kind of shocked me at first. I don't think it's appropriate for that age group of child," says gun rights supporter Waymon Strong.

The story depicts a girl's parents as openly carrying sidearms everywhere they go for protection.

LeTourneau University professor Kathy Stephens says politically charged children's books are nothing new.

"I see it more often where adults want to push their agenda on children. And they do it through children's books. It is something that we see in school classrooms periodically," she says.

When political hosts began knocking the book, sales dramatically increased.

Excerpt from:
East Texas adults react to book 'My Parents Open Carry'