Now that Obama has taken the Whitehouse, what becomes of the 2nd amendment of the constitution? How will we defend ourselves? Is the new president really going to limit or take away the right to carry or own handguns? Handgun sales have dramatically increased since Obama started leading in the presidential election polls a few months back.

Obama does say that he supports the 2nd Amendment. However, his voting record indicates that he is totally against right to bear arms. In 2003, Barack Obama voted to ban hundreds of sporting rifles and shotguns commonly used for hunting and sports. In 2004, Obama voted to allow the prosecution of a victim using a firearm for self defense in his own house. That's just to name a few, but this article isn't about Barack Obama.

With Obama's history of voting against gun owner's rights, it is a real possibility that we will lose right to own and possess handguns. He has been known to say that he is looking for supreme court justices that will interpret the constitution with a modern view. So how will we handle it when someone breaks into our home and attacks our family? Will you be more at risk of an attack if the perpetrator knows you wont have a handgun? Every new law created with good intention, is not without it's unintended and negative effect.

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Tasers do not require a license to use or carry, however a solid background check is required to activate them. Registered anti-felon ID tags are dispersed like confetti, when the Taser is fired, allowing police to quickly identify the owner. In addition, if a Taser is lost while defending yourself, Taser International will gladly replace it for free. You can purchase several different models, and prices range from about $250 to $1000.