Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford discusses the impact left behind by the longtime Executive Director of the group.
Sometimes, all it takes is the right person to make an impact on something you believe in. And when it came to the Second Amendment, Sam Paredes did just that.
The Gun Owners of America announced this week that Paredes has passed away, posting a video tributing his legacy shortly thereafter. Sam’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to defending the Second Amendment and advancing the cause of liberty for future generations. He had a superhuman devotion to his family, and it was that devotion that drove him to reach even greater heights.
For more than four decades, Sam stood on the frontlines of the battle to preserve Americans’ right to keep and bear arms. As the Executive Director of Gun Owners of California, he tirelessly fought against some of the most aggressive anti-gun legislation in the country. His bold leadership and strategic vision made GOC a powerhouse for grassroots mobilization and a model for Second Amendment advocacy nationwide.
Sam’s impact also extended nationally through his work with Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation. As a GOA Board Member, he helped guide the “no-compromise” gun lobby in its mission to defend and restore the Second Amendment in Washington D.C. and across the states.
“Sam Paredes was a warrior for freedom, but also a man of deep faith, and conviction,” said Tim Macy, President of Gun Owners of America. “He poured his life into the fight for liberty, and his legacy will live on through the countless activists and leaders he inspired. The entire GOA, GOF, and GOC family mourns his loss while rededicating ourselves to the mission he championed.”
“Sam believed in building a movement that could not be silenced in the courts or in the halls of government. He mentored activists, guided attorneys, and inspired countless others to take up the fight for liberty. Because of his tireless work, generations to come will inherit a stronger foundation for their rights,” said John Velleco, Executive Vice President of Gun Owners of America.
Stephen Willeford, the 2017 “Hero with a Gun” who serves as spokesman for the Gun Owners of America, joins us now to discuss the accomplishments of Paredes. We welcome him to the show.
Q&A:
- What kind of legacy does Paredes leave behind when it comes to his defense of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms?
- What would you say Paredes’ biggest accomplishments were for the Gun Owners of America?
- How hard did Paredes push for the “no-compromise” gun lobby in an effort to keep the Second Amendment restored in Washington, D.C.?
- Did you know him personally, or work with him on any Second Amendment initiatives?
- Are the Gun Owners of America planning any sort of memorial to him, perhaps at your next GOALS event?
- 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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