A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America discusses how Red Flag laws violate the rights of private gun owners, particularly with a recent example in Michigan.
Though the Constitution clearly guarantees the right for everyone to bear arms (per the Second Amendment), there are some states that feel these rights should be hampered in the name of safety. Hence, the existence of “red flag” laws.
These laws enable state courts to order the temporary seizure of firearms from someone that they deem is a threat. That means that, with this law in place, they believe they can overcome the rights of said person for what they believe is their own safety.
The Gun Owners of America have been battling such laws for years, and have recently come across a new situation in Michigan that calls for their help.
A “Red Flag” law is in effect in the state. And even though Representative Jim DeSana introduced three different bills to remove it, the local House Judiciary Committee hasn’t even allowed a hearing on it yet.
The “Red Flag” law was heavily voted against when it was put in place two years ago, with a majority of Republicans voting against it. And yet, the Committee won’t do anything to repeal it. The question is why.
A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America – either Mark Jones or Stephen Willeford – joins us now to discuss the new coalition further. We welcome them to the show!
Q&A:
- Why do “red flag” laws get put in place to begin with? Do states believe they have the right to determine who is and who isn’t a danger within their region?
- Who’s usually responsible for putting the “red flag” laws together?
- Why do you think the House Judiciary Committee won’t take the time to listen to DeSana’s bills in an effort to repeal the “red flag” law?
- Are states becoming more concerned about mass shooting events and keeping “red flag” laws in place as a result?
- Can anything be done to combat these “red flag” laws legally?
- What can concerned Michigan citizens do regarding this matter?
- The Gun Owners of America recently hosted a GOALS 2025 event. Tell us more about it, and what you have planned for the next show.
- 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?
- You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.
- 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 serves as a National Director and National Spokesperson for Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF).
Mark, a Certified Wildlife Biologist® for three decades, began working for Gun Owners of America over four years ago after retiring from government service where he had 30 years of experience performing wildlife research, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, managing wildlife resources, working with hunters and recreational shooters, supervising and mentoring other professionals, and engaging in legislative issues and governmental policy.
In 2021, Mark founded and currently leads Gun Owners of America’s National Hunter Outreach Program known as Second Amendment Hunters. The Program’s mission is to engage and involve America’s 16 million+ hunters in the political fight to protect the Second Amendment and the American hunting traditions.
Mark focuses on two primary areas: 1) GOA’s core mission of protecting and defending the Second Amendment through rigorous Legislative and Judicial actions, and 2) developing Second Amendment Hunters (SAH) into a national leader in protecting American hunting opportunities and traditions at the federal and state levels.
Mark’s responsibilities allow him to work to protect Second Amendment Rights and hunting traditions in Washington D.C., state capitals across the Country, and in the capital of his home state of Wyoming.
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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A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America discusses how Red Flag laws violate the rights of private gun owners, particularly with a recent example in Michigan.
Though the Constitution clearly guarantees the right for everyone to bear arms (per the Second Amendment), there are some states that feel these rights should be hampered in the name of safety. Hence, the existence of “red flag” laws.
These laws enable state courts to order the temporary seizure of firearms from someone that they deem is a threat. That means that, with this law in place, they believe they can overcome the rights of said person for what they believe is their own safety.
The Gun Owners of America have been battling such laws for years, and have recently come across a new situation in Michigan that calls for their help.
A “Red Flag” law is in effect in the state. And even though Representative Jim DeSana introduced three different bills to remove it, the local House Judiciary Committee hasn’t even allowed a hearing on it yet.
The “Red Flag” law was heavily voted against when it was put in place two years ago, with a majority of Republicans voting against it. And yet, the Committee won’t do anything to repeal it. The question is why.
A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America – either Mark Jones or Stephen Willeford – joins us now to discuss the new coalition further. We welcome them to the show!
Q&A:
- Why do “red flag” laws get put in place to begin with? Do states believe they have the right to determine who is and who isn’t a danger within their region?
- Who’s usually responsible for putting the “red flag” laws together?
- Why do you think the House Judiciary Committee won’t take the time to listen to DeSana’s bills in an effort to repeal the “red flag” law?
- Are states becoming more concerned about mass shooting events and keeping “red flag” laws in place as a result?
- Can anything be done to combat these “red flag” laws legally?
- What can concerned Michigan citizens do regarding this matter?
- The Gun Owners of America recently hosted a GOALS 2025 event. Tell us more about it, and what you have planned for the next show.
- 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?
- You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.
- 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.
CONTACT: Todd Baumann at 512-966-0983 or by email Jerry McGlothlin at bookings@specialguests.com.
If you’d like to learn more about booking or becoming a guest, CLICK HERE.
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