The Gun Owners of America spokesman explains why the state is setting a dangerous precedent, especially when it comes to the rights of gun owners.
Hawaii’s Supreme Court has chosen to abandon the Constitution in favor of the…Spirit of Aloha.
Just a few days ago, the high court for the sunny state ruled that Second Amendment rights do not extend to Hawaii citizens, despite it being part of the United States of America.
Justice Todd Eddins noted that the state could “retain the authority to require” individuals to have proper permits before carrying firearms in public. What’s more, the Hawaiian Constitution “does not afford a right to carry firearms in public places for self-defense.”
“The spirit of Aloha clashes with a federally-mandated lifestyle that lets citizens walk around with deadly weapons during day-to-day activities,” the report read. “The history of the Hawaiian Islands does not include a society where armed people move about the community to possibly combat the deadly aims of others.”
But what happens when situations emerge and citizens need to defend themselves – or if Hawaii runs into an “active shooter” event?
Joining us now to discuss this matter is Stephen Willeford, a spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. Stephen was also the “hero with a gun” in the 2017 Sutherland Springs incident, which he has since co-written a book about. We welcome him to the show.
Q&A:
- First off, does Hawaii even have the right to override the U.S. Constitution, despite being in the United States?
- Does it sound a bit odd that the state would rather lean on a “spirit of Aloha” rather than supporting the rights of private gun owners?
- What does this ruling by the state say when it comes to safety around their island? Do you believe Constitutional Carry citizens are needed just in case?
- Could other states follow suit, or will they avoid that action and still try to come up with their own gun laws?
- Where do you see the issue of guns going when it comes to the 2024 Presidential Election?
- 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. You can read more about him at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com.
If you’re interested in speaking with Stephen, feel free to reach out to Jerry McGlothlin at 919-437-0001 or geraldmcg@outlook.com. Thank you!
