God, Guts, and Guns... ?

I've received stuff in the mail offering a free steak knife set with the purchase of a new vehicle before, but never a free gun. I don't really understand it because I just don't think that car and gun purchases seem to go together. Cars and gasoline, yes, but cars and guns? I guess it makes more sense than guns and beer.

Missouri Car Dealer Offers Free Gun With Car Purchase

Thursday, May 22, 2008

BUTLER, Mo. — Salesmen at one Missouri car dealership aren't just kicking in a free CD player or factory air: They're offering a free handgun with every purchase.

Through the end of the month, car buyers at Max Motors in Butler will have a choice — $250 toward either a gun purchase or gasoline.

General manager Walter Moore said that so far, most buyers have chosen the gun, adding that he suggests they opt for a semiautomatic model "because it holds more rounds."

(In the fine print, the ad on the Web site explains, "Check written toward purchase price" and also mentions, "Approved Background Check REQUIRED!!")

Moore said he suspects his "Free Handgun" ad will draw protests in some places. But not in Butler, about 65 miles south of Kansas City.

Moore said, "Down here, we all believe in God, guts and guns."