The spokesman for the group discusses the importance of Trump’s speech – and why private gun owners should heed his words well.
In the battle for gun rights, former President Donald Trump has made it clear – every American should have them.
During a recent speech this past weekend at the Gun Owners of America’s inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Summit, Trump addressed the crowd in a virtual appearance.
During the appearance, he noted that he is in full support of the group, stating that it has “really come a long way in a short period of time.”
He also warned that “Kamala Harris has supported gun confiscation schemed throughout her career,” and that private gun owners should “get out and vote” without hesitation.
Erich Pratt, the Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America, praised Trump for his appearance and support for the group. “Our rights are absolutely on the ballot, and it’s essential that gun owners do everything we can to turn out the pro-gun vote and ensure Kamala Harris is not the next occupant of the White House.”
Tim Macy, the Chairman for the Gun Owners of America, added, “Without a doubt, this was President Trump’s strongest take on gun rights to date, and coupled with Senator Vance as his running mate, gun owners have a clear choice this November.”
Stephen Willeford, the 2017 “hero with a gun” who serves as the spokesman for the Gun Owners of America, joins us now to discuss this decision – and why it wasn’t necessary in the first place. Sam Parades, another Gun Owners of America spokesman, is also available to speak on this subject, serving as Executive Director of the Gun Owners of America.
Q&A:
- How great was it to have Trump speak in support of the Gun Owners of America this past Saturday?
- What does his support for guns say for private gun owners and those that believe in the power of the Second Amendment?
- In your eyes, will Kamala Harris possibly try to go for the same assault weapons ban that President Joe Biden has been pushing for all this time? Or could she devise a new strategy?
- Do you see gun control playing a vital part in the forthcoming debates for the Presidential Election?
- 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?
- 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. You can read more about him at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com.
About Sam Paredes…
Sam Paredes has been with Gun Owners of California for over 35 years, currently serving as Executive Director, a position he has held since 1998. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Gun Owners of America and Treasurer of Gun Owners Foundation.
GOC is a non-profit lobbying organization formed to protect and preserve our Second Amendment rights in California. Paredes is a registered lobbyist, has testified in hundreds of legislative committee hearings and has advocated on behalf of the gun community before the California Fish and Game Commission, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Justice.
Paredes has been interviewed by virtually every California news outlet as well as national and international media such as Fox News, ABC World News Tonight, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, the Larry Elder Show, Al Jazeera and the BBC (Britain and Australia) as an expert on gun laws in the Golden State. He is a frequent speaker before conservative groups and has given workshops on “Confrontational Politics” in Missouri, Nevada and throughout California and has served as co-host of Sacramento’s “Just Guns” radio show on Money 105.5 FM.
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