The American Hunters and Shooters Association has endorsed Barack Obama for president.

Of course they have. Set up as a 'progun' organization by the Democratic Party, their entire purpose is to give progun credentials to otherwise antirights candidates. 

All Obama had to do was vote for Senate Amendment 4615 (109th Congress). It was a prohibition on confiscation of firearms during a national emergency.

Forget that Obama has:

1. A long history of gun control in the Illinois Senate.
2. Voted for every gun control measure to come before the Senate in Washington.
3. Wants to reinstate an 'assault weapons' ban.
   
4. Came out for banning all handguns as late as 1996.
5. Supported banning assault weapon ammunition in 2003.
6. Supported limiting handgun ammunition in 2003.
   
7. Is against concealed carry.

From Obama's own words, it appears that the Second Amendment is all about hunting.

Compared to Clinton, Obama is a big unknown for most people when it comes to gun control. The AHSA would never be able to support Clinton because of her well known stand. But those who have not researched Obama may just take their endorsement at face value.

Providing this endorsement during 'bittergate' and just before several primaries where gun control is a big issue, the AHSA maximizes the impact for Obama.

Is it no wonder that the AHSA has endorsed him.