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One of the anti-Obama signs posted by Cope Reynolds is shown. (Facebook photo)

PINETOP, Ariz. -- A Pinetop, Ariz. gun shop owner is catching a lot of heat over an anti-Obama sign in his shop window.

The sign in a Pinetop window reads "If you voted for Barack Obama, your business is not welcome at Southwest Shooting Authority. You have proven you're not responsible enough to own a firearm."

Cope Reynolds, who owns the shop in question, Southwest Shooting Authority, said he's being flooded with calls over the sign and about one-third are extremely hateful.

"Seems like anybody against it isn't intelligent or articulate enough to make a response without foul language," he said.

Reynolds said this is a political statement and it's not just about fears of gun control and it's not about marketing.

"There's frivolous spending, lack of accountability with Operation Fast and Furious, the Benghazi fiasco and numerous other things," he said, citing the reasons he is against Obama.

And it hasn't happened yet, but if an Obama supporter shows up and wants to spend money in his shop, they'll be sent elsewhere.

"We'll turn 'em down," said Reynolds.

Jim Cross, Reporter

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    azsiouxboy wrote...
    I guess that is their prerogative.
    I don't understand what the goal is. This isn't very constructive and makes Independant voters like myself feel that maybe a vote for President Obama would have been the right way to go. Regardless of how I voted (which is nobody's business anyway) I will be sure not to make any future purchases from anyone who thinks like this. At the end of the day Mr. Obama is the President and regardless of party I will pray for wisdom and sucess for our President.
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    sotired wrote...
    It is always a shrewd business move
    to alienate half of your potential customers. If you don't believe me, ask Romney how his "47%" statement worked out for him!
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    1redcav wrote...
    I wholeheartedly
    support this business owner. Oliar didn't create this business, and, this owner can put up any sign that he wishes to. If the idiotic progressives don't like it, too d**n bad!
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    OneWonders wrote...
    Actually
    that's kinda funny. And the left, start your crying and racist rhetoric, and...go.
    Equal Justice, Not Social Justice.
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    Lafinguy wrote...
    Be careful what you wish for
    I thought all of these people were against any type of gun control. Guess I was wrong. I hope everyone complies with this shop owners request.
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    wrote...
    Twit Gun Shop Owner
    Never ceases to amaze me. The sheer number of ignorant people in our state. Let alone the U.S. It might be a good idea for Pine Top to seceed from Az. That's this twits mentality anyway.
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    Solitaire wrote...
    STILL ALIVE
    Freedom Of Speech how about that wondering what we will have in 4 years.
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    Vete Ya wrote...
    Hilarious and Intelligent
    I love the fact he can voice his opinion at his front door, and he's correct. If you voted for Obama, you're not too bright and certainly shouldn't be in the possession of a firearm.
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    wrote...
    i support
    that business owner 100%. i should make a trip up there and see what i can buy. free speech, alive and well!
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    tailskid wrote...
    So?
    The owner can do what he wants.....until the gov't says he can't or he goes out of business. I personally support what he is doing, but don't know if it is a wise thing to do.

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