The spokesman for Gun Owners of America explains why a new bill in South Carolina may shift the tide with legal action against gun makers.
Some people have, in the past, taken it upon themselves to press charges against gun manufacturers, believing them to be responsible for whatever violence is taking place in the world. But a new South Carolina bill could very well change the legal action surrounding that.
According to the Gun Owners of America, a new bill has been pre-filed in South Carolina, introduced by Representative Chris Wooten. Known as House Bill 4723, it would prohibit these so-called “qualified civil liability actions” that try to hold firearm manufacturers – as well as dealers and sellers – responsible for a criminal’s misuse of their lawful products.
This is vital, because the group believes that such lawsuits are “bankrupting the firearms industry through lawfare.”
The exact terms of the bill are as follows:
- Protects law-abiding gun makers, sellers, and owners from unfair and politically motivated lawsuits
- Stops anti-gun activists from abusing the courts with lawsuit schemes that place unjustified strain on the firearms industry
- Still allows real lawsuits when there is actual negligence, a defective product, or criminal wrongdoing from the company
- Upholds South Carolina’s Second Amendment rights and the protections in the state constitution
This bill is crucial when it comes to stopping the actions of anti-gun zealots who are out to try and bankrupt these companies and sellers.
Joining us to discuss this further is Stephen Willeford, the 2017 “hero with a gun” who serves as spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. We welcome him to the show.
Q&A:
- Why do some anti-gun types lean so heavily on lawsuits against gun manufacturers and sellers? Are they really that dedicated in trying to bankrupt them?
- What do you think about this new bill being introduced in South Carolina? If passed, could it truly make a difference?
- Could other states potentially accept a similar bill as well, especially when it comes to protecting the Second Amendment rights of companies and private gun owners?
- Shouldn’t the blame of a criminal’s misuse of a firearm be directly with the criminal themselves? Why would someone try to blame others in this matter?
- Where do you see the discussion surrounding gun rights going as 2026 continues onward?
- 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.
- Where can people find your book?
- You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.
- 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 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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