EUGENE, Ore. -- National polls continue to show Barack Obama leading John McCain -- and those numbers are affecting gun sales.

One south Eugene gun shop manager said business is booming for guns and ammunition. He feels the reason why is out of fear of Congress enacting tougher gun controls.

"I think it's pretty well going to happen if Obama is elected president. There's no question," said Baron's Den and Shooting Range Manager Raye Gunter.

Gunter said he's seen a rise in sales of military-style rifles, concealed carry guns and signups for shooting classes.

"People are buying stuff they feel are going to be banned after he takes office-- if he takes office. It's also being fueled not only by politics but by the cutbacks in law enforcement locally," said Gunter.

Obama on guns

"I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe in people's lawful right to bear arms," said Obama

Last month, Obama reassured voters in Virginia that he would not take away your constitutional right. But many people just don't believe him, and the National Rifle Association claims it's just rhetoric.

"I'm in the market for a shotgun, just for home defense, so you know, I've got it if I absolutely had to pull it out," said northern Nevada resident Guy Gordon.

The Vietnam veteran and undecided voter is looking towards protection -- and restriction.

"I can see banning maybe assault weapons and things," said Gordon.

Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, was also on the defense over firearms at a CNN/Google/YouTube debate back in July.

"Tell me your position on gun control. Myself and other Americans really want to know if our babies are safe. This is my baby," asked one voter as he pulled out his rifle.

"I don't know if he's mentally qualified to own that gun. I'm being serious. This idea we go around talking about people who own. I'm the guy that originally wrote the assault weapons ban," said Biden.

So, you decide.

"There's some common sense gun safety laws that I believe in, but I am not going to take your guns away, so if you want an excuse not to vote for me, don't use that one," said Obama.

KVAL News called the McCain campaign for a statement. Calls were not returned, but the following statement is from his website:

"John McCain believes the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a fundamental, individual constitutional right that we have a sacred duty to protect."