The group’s spokesman discusses the importance of Senator Mike Lee’s bill, and how it can redefine safety in the United States.
For the longest time now, gun advocates and several Republicans have discussed the importance of Constitutional-Carry, and how it would serve as a safety measure against “active shooters” and other criminal activities of that nature. And now, Senator Mike Lee is doing something about it.
Lee recently introduced the National Constitutional Carry Act, which, according to the Gun Owners of America, “restores the right to carry as the founding fathers had intended 250 years ago.
“This bill would ensure that law abiding American citizens are able to carry around the country without fear of antigun states arbitrarily restricting or criminalizing their chosen self-defense tool.”
They continued, “Residents of antigun states would no longer have to endure second class Second Amendment treatment, whether through outright hardware bans or policies that indirectly discourage the exercise of one’s rights.”
With that, the group strongly supports the bill, believing in everyone’s right to bear arms. Erich Pratt, who serves as Senior Vice President for the group, added, “In a time of war, Americans cannot afford to have the right to bear arms delayed by arbitrary state permitting processes. Public safety is threatened not only by ordinary criminals, but also bad actors working for foreign adversaries, and Americans need to be armed for the security of our free state.
“That’s why Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse Senator Mike Lee’s National Constitutional Carry Act. Under this GOA-backed legislation, the right to carry a firearm without a government permission slip will be fully restored, and unconstitutional states regulations on firearms, ammunition, and magazine size will be preempted.”
Joining us now to discuss this bill further is Stephen Willeford, who serves as spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. We welcome him to the show!
Q&A:
- Why is this bill so important, you think? Is it to demonstrate the importance of Constitutional-Carry?
- Over half of the United States now has some sort of open-carry rule. Why do you think so many support it, while others vehemently fight against it?
- What argument would you have for those that feel Open-Carry or Constitutional-Carry would actually be a public danger?
- Do you believe this Act will pass? Or will Democrats try to stand in its way?
- Speaking of gun rights, where do you see the discussion surrounding it going as 2026 continues onward? Will some states continue to try and set up unnecessary gun laws?
- 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?
- 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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