# Assault Rifle Auto Deals A Florida Car Dealer is Giving Free AK-47s to Truck Buyers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-ak-47 References: [aolnews](http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/article/buy-a-truck-get-a-free-ak-47/19719012) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/36hbweq) If you're in the market for a new car *and* gun, then you need to get down to Sanford, Florida. A [car dealership](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-retailer) in the central Florida city is giving away a free AK-47 to buyers who [purchase a truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-jam). This deal may sound too good to be true, but it is totally legitimate. Buyers will be given a coupon good for one free AK-47 available at Shoot Straight, a local Florida gun store. So far the deal has been a hit, but it isn't without its detractors. Check out the video above to learn more about this controversial gun deal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Truck Gun Deals:** Offering guns as a promotional item for vehicle purchases can attract gun enthusiasts to car dealerships, potentially disrupting the auto sales industry. - **Controversial Incentives:** Introducing unconventional incentives such as guns may cause controversy and spark discussions on the ethics of doing business. - **Marketing to a Niche Market:** Targeting a specific market, such as gun enthusiasts, through unique promotions can create more sales opportunities for businesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Car dealerships could consider introducing unconventional incentives such as guns to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Firearms:** Firearms stores may see increased foot traffic from promotions like the truck gun deal, potentially opening up additional sales opportunities. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing agencies could help businesses develop creative promotions like the truck gun deal to generate buzz and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Strawberry Festival-Timed Vehicle Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-festival.md) - [Convenience Store-Themed Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-eleven-ford-mustang.md) - [Cowboy Hat-Holding Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-ev.md) - [Retailer-Enabled Car Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-autos.md) - [Summer-Ready Speaker Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundboks-free-accessory.md) - [Auto-Centric Digital Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-auto.md) - [Spanish Special-Edition Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaris-gr-sport-gt7.md) - [Cracker-Sponsored Car Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-car-wash.md) - [African American-Inspired Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/What-in-the-Frunk.md)