A spokesman for the Second Amendment Foundation discusses the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, and the growth in political violence.
The sudden assassination of 31-year old influencer and Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk has sent a majority of the nation reeling.
Although there are a few sick-minded individuals celebrating the death of the social media influencer, his impact has spoken volumes – especially when it comes to his work with gun right groups, such as the Gun Owners of America.
“Charlie Kirk has been a leading voice for educating college students and young adults about their constitutionally-protected rights that we hold dear,” the group noted in a press release.
“Our prayers are with his family and all those who are affected during this difficult time.”
Erich Pratt, who serves as Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, added, “Charlie Kirk founded TPUSA to inspire a generation of young leaders to fight for constitutional principles. His vision has empowered youth nationwide, and we have been honored to support that mission. The violence towards Charlie and other conservative political figures is evil and uncalled for. Now, more than ever, our right to defend ourselves against those who would do us harm must be protected.”
So what happens now? A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America – either Mark Jones or Stephen Willeford – join us to discuss the situation further. We welcome them to the show.
Q&A:
- Why was Charlie Kirk’s work with Turning Point USA such a major factor when it came to the Second Amendment and gun rights?
- What does his death say about the growing landscape of political violence? Has it gotten too far out of hand?
- What about those that celebrate the death of Kirk online, mainly due to their own twisted political motivations? Any thoughts on these types?
- Why, now more than ever, is it important for gun owners to have their rights to bear arms? And, for that matter, to practice Constitutional-Carry or Concealed Carry?
- Is there anything you’d like to say to the supporters, family and friends of Kirk?
- 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 serves as a National Director and National Spokesperson for Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF).
Mark, a Certified Wildlife Biologist® for three decades, began working for Gun Owners of America over four years ago after retiring from government service where he had 30 years of experience performing wildlife research, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, managing wildlife resources, working with hunters and recreational shooters, supervising and mentoring other professionals, and engaging in legislative issues and governmental policy.
In 2021, Mark founded and currently leads Gun Owners of America’s National Hunter Outreach Program known as Second Amendment Hunters. The Program’s mission is to engage and involve America’s 16 million+ hunters in the political fight to protect the Second Amendment and the American hunting traditions.
Mark focuses on two primary areas: 1) GOA’s core mission of protecting and defending the Second Amendment through rigorous Legislative and Judicial actions, and 2) developing Second Amendment Hunters (SAH) into a national leader in protecting American hunting opportunities and traditions at the federal and state levels.
Mark’s responsibilities allow him to work to protect Second Amendment Rights and hunting traditions in Washington D.C., state capitals across the Country, and in the capital of his home state of Wyoming.
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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