A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains how one shady representative managed to fool many in Pennsylvania with a fake amendment.
With gun rights continuing to be a hot discussion, many states take their Constitutional Carry laws very seriously. However, one representative in Pennsylvania thought it might be a good idea to fool people with a fake amendment.
Representative Frank Burns recently filed a bill that would add an amendment in PA’s Constitution to pass Constitutional Carry. Only…it’s not what it seems.
Following a previous vote against a procedural motion to allow real Constitutional Carry earlier in the year, Burns made the move with the Amendment in an effort to save face. But the Gun Owners of America aren’t fooled, bringing up the reasoning why it’s not what it says it is:
- We already have the Constitutional right to keep and bear arms enshrined in the PA Constitution (Article 1, Section 21 and Article 1, Section 25).
- A constitutional amendment for Constitutional Carry would be a long, complicated process, taking years and would be subject to a statewide referendum. Do you want anti-gun Philadelphia Democrats voting on your God-given rights?
- A constitutional amendment would allow legislators to wash their hands of the process and would give them cover if the amendment fails at the ballot box. This could PERMANENTLY destroy any chances of Constitutional Carry passing in the future.
Had Burns stuck with a motion that would’ve done away with repealing the law, it would’ve been a lot easier with its process. Alas, that’s clearly not what he wants.
Stephen Willeford, the 2017 “Hero with a Gun” who serves as spokesman for the Gun Owners of America, joins us now to discuss this notable victory. We welcome him to the show.
Q&A:
- What is it about some political representatives that look to “flip” on their previous decision to regain popularity, only to find that what they did isn’t as heroic as it seems? Does this seem like typical behavior for a representative?
- Why did Burns vote against Constitutional Carry to begin with earlier in the year, you think?
- What about this new amendment? What signs indicate that it’s a lot shadier than Burns is letting on?
- Is there anything Pennsylvania citizens and representatives can do to fight against the amendment? Do you have any recommendations?
- Where do you see the battle over gun rights going as the year comes to a close?
- This year’s GOALS 2025 event was a huge success. Tell us more about it, and what’s coming for the next one.
- 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?
- You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.
- 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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