Supreme Court Punts as Gun Ban Debate Still Alive and Kicking
A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why the fight over gun rights is more important than ever before, after a recent Supreme Court decision.
Even with President Trump in the White House, assault weapon ban discussions are still making the rounds – especially after a recent Supreme Court rejection.
According to AP News, the Court recently decided to reject a pair of gun right cases surrounding ownership rights of the AR-15. However, they warned that they could revisit the issue soon, as several states still believe they have the right to ban it.
Some of the judges believe that allowing such a ban would go right up against the Second Amendment, as provided by the Constitution. But others feel that there is reason to revisit these cases “in the next term or two.”
Several states – including the District of Columbia – have similar laws in place, with many believing that the AR-15 is too deadly to put in the hands of consumers. But, as expected, several Republicans and gun groups have spoken in favor of Americans’ rights to bear arms.
So are these states still going too far when it comes to trying to constitute an assault rifle ban? A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America joins us now to discuss this further. We welcome them to the show!
Q&A:
- Why are some states still so determined to pass some sort of ban against assault rifles, such as the AR-15?
- Why do you believe the Supreme Court refused to hear these anti-gun right cases during a recent session?
- What about the mixed opinions of the Judges surrounding whether or not a ban would even be considered Constitutional? Shouldn’t the Constitution automatically protect the rights of gun owners?
- Where do you see the battle over assault weapon bans going over the next few months? Could other states try to put their own limitations in place, like Colorado recently did?
- Gun Owners of America is hosting an event this year called GOALS 2025. Tell us more about it.
- 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?
- 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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