RadioShack irked by store owner's gun offer

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The liberals who are taking aim at Montana RadioShack owner Steve Strand for a controversial gun giveaway should lower their weapons and celebrate the promotion as a bull's-eye of retail innovation. It couldn't possibly misfire—right? Strand is offering a gift card for a shotgun or pistol when you buy a two-year Dish Network subscription package. Those who aren't interested can choose a $50 pizza gift certificate instead—though if anchovies are involved, that could be just as deadly as the firearms.

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