A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America discusses the recent actions taken against “Glock switches,” and how it could affect the rights of gun owners.
Once again, certain politicians are being a nuisance to private gun owners. This time, trying to make “Glock switches” even more illegal.
In the state of Pennsylvania, some Republicans are disappointingly teaming up with anti-gun Democrats to ban these conversion devices, which would modify Glock handguns for full-auto fire. These have already been targeted by the ongoing National Firearms Act (NFA), which has proven to be a thorn in the side of private gun owners already.
However, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, working alongside these local politicians, are now working even harder on legislation against these “Glock switches,” with some members even calling for Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders.
While some may not see the importance of these “Glock switches,” the bigger picture isn’t hard to see. This is clearly a strike against the rights of private gun owners everywhere, and a step towards banning their freedom to own these devices.
That said, the Gun Owners of America are fighting back. Along with filing their “Big Beautiful Lawsuit” against the NFA months ago, they’re looking into ways to combat these ongoing efforts to ban gun accessories. After all, everyone has the right to arm themselves, as noted by the Second Amendment of the Constitution.
A spokesman for the group – either Mark Jones or Stephen Willeford – joins us now to discuss the new coalition further. We welcome them to the show!
Q&A:
- Why would Democrats – and apparently now some Republicans – go out of their way to try and ban “Glock switches” from the market? Are they really that concerned about the conversion of weapons? Or is it something else?
- What does this say about violating the provided rights to bear arms for private gun owners? How badly would a ban such as this affect them?
- What about the National Firearms Act? Why does this continue to be a thorn in the side of private gun owners?
- Tell us more about the “Big Beautiful Lawsuit” that was recently filed against the NFA and those that organized it.
- What can those in Pennsylvania do to speak up in favor of their gun rights?
- The Gun Owners of America recently hosted a GOALS 2025 event. Tell us how it went, and what you have planned for the next one.
- FOR STEPHEN: You recently wrote a book called A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy, revolving around your 2017 “hero with a gun” situation. Tell us more about how this came together, and why it’s such an important read right now.
- FOR STEPHEN: Where can people find your book?
- You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.
- FOR MARK: Tell us more about the Hunter Outreach program.
- Where can we learn more about you, as well as Gun Owners of America?
- You can learn more at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com. You can also read more about the Gun Owners of America at https://www.gunowners.org/.
About Mark Jones…
Mark Jones is National Director for the Gun Owners of America, and also directs the National Hunter Outreach Program across the United States. He also manages legislative responsibilities in Wyoming and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist.
Mark built GOA’s National Hunter Outreach Program almost four years ago after retiring from his first career as a Big Game and Small Game Biologist. Mark has nearly three decades of experience performing wildlife research, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, managing wildlife resources, working with hunters and recreational shooters, and engaging in legislative issues with governmental policy.
Mark has been very active in helping GOA take on a National role in protecting the American Hunting Traditions. He is also well known in the Legislature and political circles where he has worked to pass a variety of pro-Second Amendment and pro-hunting Legislation in recent years.
About Stephen Willeford…
Stephen represents Gun Owners of America and is known around the country as the “good guy with the gun” for helping stop the largest Texas mass shooting in the history of the state in 2017. He is available to speak about all gun rights issues, as well as the importance of Gun Owners of America. He is the author of the book A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy. You can read more about him at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com.
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