A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America discusses the importance of West Virginia’s recently introduced laws – and why other states should follow suit.
At a time when certain states are going after the Second Amendment rights of private gun owners, West Virginia is instead giving them – and gun manufacturers – the support they deserve.
The state recently announced that it has signed three new bills into law, which provide protections for both private gun owners and manufacturers alike. They are as follows:
- House Bill 2067 notes that firearm companies will not be held liable for the actions of those who use their products.
- House Bill 3342 will stop banks that contract within the state from using discrimination against firearm entities or trade associations
- Senate Bill 270 will prevent the government from restricting the use of guns during declared emergencies or during disaster responses
In a speech, Governor Patrick Morrisey noted, “As Governor, I will always support and defend West Virginians’ God-given constitutional rights, The bills I signed today further enshrine West Virginia’s strong support for the Second Amendment. Thank you to the legislature for working with me to get this done.”
While there will no doubt be those that argue against the signing of these bills – more than likely Democrat opposers – it’s a step in the right direction for protecting the rights of those that not only use firearms, but also make them. So why can’t other states follow suit?
Joining us now is a spokesman for the Gun Owners of America to discuss the effects of such a bill.
Mark Jones, who serves as National Director for the Gun Owners of America, is available for interview. There is also 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 our guest to the show!
Q&A:
- Why is it so important for a state like West Virginia to issue protection for gun manufacturers? Are they literally under fire right now for the actions of those that use their firearms?
- Do banks really go as far as try to limit association with those that clearly support the use of firearms? Doesn’t this seem to go against their code of ethics?
- What do you think about those that would try to oppose the use of firearms in the midst of natural emergencies? Wouldn’t protection be necessary in some cases, such as stopping looters?
- West Virginia has certainly set a key example when it comes to protecting Second Amendment rights and gun manufacturers. Could other states follow suit? Why or why not?
- Where do you see the argument surrounding gun rights going as 2025 continues on?
- 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 is National Director for the Gun Owners of America, and also directs the National Hunter Outreach Program across the United States. He also manages legislative responsibilities in Wyoming and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist.
Mark built GOA’s National Hunter Outreach Program almost four years ago after retiring from his first career as a Big Game and Small Game Biologist. Mark has nearly three decades of experience performing wildlife research, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, managing wildlife resources, working with hunters and recreational shooters, and engaging in legislative issues with governmental policy.
Mark has been very active in helping GOA take on a National role in protecting the American Hunting Traditions. He is also well known in the Legislature and political circles where he has worked to pass a variety of pro-Second Amendment and pro-hunting Legislation in recent years.
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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