A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America discusses a certain rule that took effect back in 1934 – and why it’s a problem today.
Even though President Donald Trump has made great strides in moving things forward for private gun owners, there are still certain rules out there that continue to hinder them. Like, for instance, the National Firearms Act of 1934.
This is essentially a federal law that established a tax and registration system for certain types of firearms, ones considered to be weapons of war or used by organized crime at the time. Obviously times have changed, but that rule still has an effect when it comes to certain suppressors, which are used by millions of private gun owners.
During a Peterson case before the Fifth Circuit, the Department of Justice did make it clear that suppressors are protected by the Second Amendment. However, they still believe the NFA’s registration scheme and restrictions, based around this long-standing law, must be upheld.
Attorney General Pam Bondi noted something that eerily resembles what some California anti-gun bureaucrats have said, noting that suppressors are “specially adaptable to criminal misuse.” This leans more into gun control propaganda, however, instead of following Constitutional law.
With that, the Gun Owners of America are pushing for a campaign to do away with laws such as this, simply because they violate what the Second Amendment stands for. A spokesman for the group – either Mark Jones or Stephen Willeford – joins us now to discuss the matter further. We welcome them to the show!
Q&A:
- So the National Firearms Act of 1934 was put into effect mainly to curb violence with organized crime, is that correct?
- Why has it continued to be kept in place, despite the diminishing of the organized crime that the law was against?
- Why are suppressors so important for private gun owners? What purpose do they serve on certain firearms?
- Why do you believe Attorney General Pam Bondi continues to fight in favor of the National Firearms Act, especially when it goes against the Second Amendment?
- Do you believe Donald Trump could convince the Department of Justice to see his way of things when it comes to the gun rights of private gun owners?
- That said, where do you see the conversation surrounding gun rights and red flag laws going as we head into 2026?
- 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?
- You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.
- 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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