Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why this could be a big deal to Constitutional-Carry permit holders and gun owners.
Some big moves were made in the House and Senate this past week that could benefit those that practice Constitutional-Carry – or Concealed Carry, as some call it.
A new legislation was introduced in both chambers of Congress, which would grant national reciprocity to these holders, as well as to residents of states that support Constitutional-Carry that may cross state lines.
This policy, as noted by the Gun Owners of America (who back it completely), “would gut the ability of anti-gun states to restrict residents and non-residents alike from carrying firearms for their personal defense.”
Aidan Johnston, who serves as Director of Federal Affairs, noted, “Congress has the opportunity to deliver the greatest legislative victory for the gun rights movement in a century, and President Trump has already voiced his support. With all 50 states now issuing concealed carry permits, 49 states allowing nonresident carry, and 29 states with permitless or Constitutional Carry. It is simply common sense for Congress to ensure that each state’s concealed carry license is valid in every other state.”
“We thank President Trump for his leadership on this issue and urge Congress to swiftly send Sen. Cornyn’s and Rep. Hudson’s Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act to the President’s desk to be signed.”
Joining us now to discuss this further is Stephen Willeford, who currently serves as spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. Stephen is the “hero with a gun” from the Sutherland Springs incident in 2017, which he has since co-written a book about. We welcome him to the show!
Q&A:
- Why is this national reciprocity legislation so important to those that practice Constitutional-Carry?
- Why do you believe some states are still fighting against Constitutional-Carry? Are they really that concerned with people potentially carrying firearms in public spaces?
- You’ve often discussed how Constitutional-Carry would actually benefit certain places, especially when it comes to fighting against “active shooters” and other criminals. Can you talk about this further?
- What about those that believe that those that practice Constitutional-Carry would be a danger to others?
- With Donald Trump returning to the White House later this month, do you believe there will be more support for gun laws to support the Second Amendment?
- 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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