According to this story in the Washington Times; "The National Shooting Sports Foundation says the economic impact of firearm sales — a figure that includes jobs. taxes and sales — hit $31 billion in 2011, up from $19 billion in 2008.

Jobs in the firearms business jumped 30 percent from 2008 to 2011, when the industry employed 98,750.

The industry paid $2.5 billion in federal taxes in 2011, up 66 percent in three years."

Some industry sources attribute the rapid rise in the industry to the "Obama Factor", with consumers afraid of President Obama's impact in the possible restricting of gun rights.

People in the industry jokingly refer to Obama as the "salesman of the year". What an honor!!

I have to give the President credit where credit is due. It's my obligation

Gun industry's economic impact skyrockets during Obama years - Washington Times