Nationwide gun sales are going up. Some say they're going up because it's hunting season. Some say it's due to the bad economy. Others say, it's Barack Obama.

Gun dealer, Jeff Beane says his gun sales have gone up dramatically for one key reason.

Beane says, "This year after the Democrats had made their announcement for the President and I think according to the NRA, Mr. Obama doesn't like guns."

Beane, a registered Democrat, and owner of St. Albans Gun and Archery says his customers, and gun businesses are looking down the barrel of a loaded gun if Obama is elected.

"According to the NRA Obama is wanting to put a 500% tax on ammunition and guns. People want to get guns before this election." says Beane.

The Obama camp says this just isn't so.

Tom Vogel, head of Obama for America in West Virginia, says, "Obama's not gonna take anybody's guns."

West Virginians working for Barack Obama say their candidate completely supports the second amendment. Vogel also points to other reasons gun sales are increasing nationwide.

Vogel says, "You'll see people buying more ammunition, more guns, just because it's deer season."

But whether it's economy, hunting, or Obama, Beane says for now, he's glad to see business is thriving and hopes the second amendment stays intact.

Beane says, "I think it's never been messed with and I don't think it should be messed with now."

Beane says he's not sure if the boost can be attributed to hunting season, since the largest increase has come in handgun sales. He also says he's seeing a record number of first time female customers.