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Looking for a new truck and a gun? Head to Lumberton

In the market for a fully-loaded pickup truck and a fully-loaded handgun? Head to Lumberton, as in Lumberton Ford Lincoln to be exact.

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LUMBERTON, N.C. — In the market for a fully-loaded pickup truck and a fully-loaded handgun?

Head to Lumberton, as in Lumberton Ford Lincoln to be exact.

The dealership is offering a $350 gift certificate to Rhudy’s Gun and Pawn Shop in Fayetteville for anyone purchasing a new Ford F150 pickup truck.

And yes, a background check will be required.

"Without getting political, there's probably a lot of people who feel some of our constitutional rights are being infringed upon, and I've been one of them,” said Jim Drost, sales manager. “And we thought it was a decent place to draw a line and show our support."

The dealership hasn’t received any local or national backlash, but people are talking about it. The National Rifle Association did a radio interview with the dealership’s general manager.

More than 20 certificates have been handed out so far.

The promotion lasts until Sept. 1.

“It generated a little stir, which is what we like,” Drost said.

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