The spokesman for the group discusses the importance of State of the Second.
These days, the pro-gun community is very active, across a number of popular podcasts and other mediums as they talk about the importance of the Second Amendment. With that, the Gun Owners of America have launched a new digital product meant to embrace long-form storytelling and analysis surrounding all things gun rights.
State of the Second serves as the organization’s first-ever digital magazine, serving as an exclusive benefit to its members.
“State of the Second will provide GOA members with in-depth, original content that blends advocacy, industry insight, and exclusive access,” the group noted in a statement. “The magazine will feature expert gun reviews from trusted voices within the firearms industry, behind-the-scenes factory tours that take members inside some of the top brands in the firearms space, and substantive coverage of Second Amendment advocacy efforts.
“Through reporting on legislation, court battles, grassroots activism, and the broader cultural fight for the right to keep and bear arms, State of the Second will equip members with both the knowledge and perspective needed to defend their freedoms.”
Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President for the Gun Owners of America, added, “GOA is committed to serving our members, and we are thrilled to be adding yet another benefit for them. It’s the grassroots that propel GOA and its mission to protect, defend and restore the Second Amendment. This magazine helps us share the stories that the mainstream doesn’t want to tell and the real impact that only GOA members are making.”
Joining us to discuss this further is Stephen Willeford, the 2017 “hero with a gun” who serves as spokesman for the group. We welcome him to the show.
Q&A:
- Why is something like State of the Second so important in today’s world? Does it help show a side to private gun owners that most people wouldn’t understand?
- Is something like this useful, especially in the face of so many media outlets trying to paint guns as something less than good?
- Will you personally contribute to the State of the Second at some point, perhaps sharing some stories of your own?
- Do you think more mediums like this exist, in the hopes of telling more stories from the side of gun owners? Or perhaps discussing the importance of the Second Amendment, particularly in today’s market?
- Where can we learn more about the State of the Second?
- You can visit the official Gun Owners of America website here.
- 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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