As Domestic Insurrectionists Ignite Mayhem, Self-Defense becomes Essential
As tensions erupt and continue across Los Angeles, with scenes of violent rioting, federal buildings under siege, and protestors hurling rocks from overpasses, Stephen Willeford—the Texas hero who stopped the Sutherland Springs church shooter—offers a clear-eyed warning and a powerful message rooted in common sense and constitutional rights.
“What is going on in L.A. is not peaceful protest,” Willeford says. “Burning flags, destroying property, injuring first responders, and throwing rocks at cars from highway bridges can cause serious injury—even death.”
Willeford, a strong Second Amendment advocate and spokesman for the Gun Owners of America, believes Americans must take responsibility for their own safety—especially in chaotic environments where law enforcement is stretched thin.
“You should defend yourself at all times,” he insists. “If you’re driving to work and protestors start throwing rocks or Molotov cocktails at your car, you have every right to carry protection.”
The current violence in Los Angeles, he argues, is exactly the kind of situation where lawful gun ownership can prevent tragedy and restore order.
“Legal guns can cause de-escalation when a situation spirals out of control. Police can’t be everywhere. It’s just common sense to be prepared.”
Stephen Willeford is available for TV, radio, and print interviews to discuss the urgent need for armed self-defense in light of rising civil unrest, the real-world value of the Second Amendment, and why everyday Americans must be empowered to protect themselves—legally and responsibly.
To schedule an interview with Mr. Willeford, please reply to this message.
Stephen Willeford: The Good Guy With a Gun Who Saved Lives—Now Speaking Out Before It’s Too Late.
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Q&A:
- What do you say to critics who argue that more guns in public spaces only escalate violence rather than prevent it?
- In your view, what distinguishes a peaceful protest from a dangerous riot, and when should citizens begin to consider self-defense?
- How do you respond to people who say it’s the job of law enforcement to handle threats, not armed civilians?
- Can you explain how legally carrying a firearm can lead to de-escalation instead of confrontation during moments of civil unrest?
- What went through your mind during the Sutherland Springs shooting, and how does that experience shape your views on what’s happening in cities like Los Angeles?
- Do you think current laws in places like California hinder the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves in riot zones?
- What specific advice would you give to someone driving to work who finds themselves trapped in a protest-turned-riot?
- How important is situational awareness today, and what practical steps can citizens take to protect themselves legally and responsibly in hostile environments?
- 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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