The final week of campaigning has begun in the US mid-term elections and Republicans appear confident of victory. The fallout from the United States recession appears to be tipping the race against the Democrats. At a gun show in Allentown, there are dozens of dealers, and hundreds of weapons for sale. A Glock 9mm costs $US499, and a Smith and Wesson 9mm is $US340, but dealer Dave Zeller says business has been slow. "This past year, I think the bad economy finally... (GunPolicy.org)