Salesmen at one Missouri auto dealership aren't offering a free CD player or an air conditioner to boost sales. They are offering free handguns instead. Mark Muller, owner of Max Motors hit upon a novel idea to promote auto sales. He has a dealership in Missouri that sells both used and new vehicles including General motors and Ford products. He started offering buyers a choice between a $250 gas card or a $250 credit at a gun shop. Sales have quadrupled since the start of the offer. All but two of the buyers have opted for the gun rather than the gas card. 'Except one guy from Canada and one old guy,' every buyer has chosen the gun, said Muller. One of these two exceptions said she had plenty of guns at home.
Buyers are given a certificate for a free handgun of their choice, but Muller recommends his customers select a Kel-Tec .380 pistol, which he describes as 'a nice little handgun that fits into your pocket.'
His advertisement is available online. The offer continues till the end of the month. An approved background check on gun ownership is however required.