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A semiautomatic, sir, and pass the ammo

Times are scary, and south of Boston and across the state, gun sales are up

Jim Dooley, owner of the Middleboro Gun Shop, says he can barely keep up with demand. Jim Dooley, owner of the Middleboro Gun Shop, says he can barely keep up with demand. (Tom Herde for The Boston Globe)
By Christine Legere
Globe Correspondent / May 10, 2009

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The firearms industry appears to be riding out the recession in fine form, with sales across the country flourishing. And the enthusiasm for purchasing such weaponry has spread to communities south of Boston, according to area gun dealers. (Full article: 1151 words)

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