A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why their endorsement of Rep. Frank Burns has been vehemently removed.
Betrayal is always the worst. Especially when it’s someone that has stuck by your side for so long, only to stick a knife in your back.
That’s the case with Pennsylvania State Representative Frank Burns, who previously spoke in favor of gun rights. But he recently turned that on its head by voting against Constitutional Carry during a recent session at the Pennsylvania House.
During a vote to instate an amendment that would allow Constitutional Carry, Rep. Aaron Bernstine pushed for vote to “appeal the ruling of the chair,” only to see the motion defeated by…one vote. And guess whose vote it was.
That’s right, Frank Burns. It goes completely against his nature, as he has pushed in the past for Constitutional Carry, and fought back against other anti-gun bills. However, with his “turn,” that means there are no more pro-gun Democrats in the PA General Assembly.
The Gun Owners of America, who previously endorsed Burns for his actions, immediately rescinded said endorsement, noting how they are “shocked” and “dismayed.” What’s worse, Pennsylvania gun owners must continue their fight for Constitutional Carry.
A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America joins us now to discuss the situation further.
Q&A:
- So, why did the Gun Owners of America originally endorse Burns? His previous actions for gun rights?
- What do you think made him “flip” like this when it came to the Constitutional Carry vote?
- How much does it hurt to see someone that originally believed in gun rights change their mind so quickly? What questions does it leave up in the air when it comes to those you believe that support you?
- So what happens now? Along with rescinding your recommendation for Burns, will you possibly push to have him remove from the Pennsylvania House? Or is there nothing that can be done?
- 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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