Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford discusses the benefits of permitless Constitutional-Carry, and how it might grow.
2024 was a turbulent year when it came to gun rights, particularly with states that tried to pass ridiculous laws that violated said rights of private gun owners.
But the Second Amendment of the Constitution eventually prevailed, and though the fight continues in some states, over half of the United States (29 in all) now allow permitless Constitutional-Carry, or Concealed Carry as it’s better known.
Some of these prominent states include Florida, Louisiana, Arizona and West Virginia. But the question is if 2025 will be the year that more states switch over to this policy.
That might be questionable, given how some states continue to embrace certain gun laws, or require a permit. But with Donald Trump set to re-take the Presidency later this month, there’s a good chance that more states could be open to the idea.
Joining us now to discuss this further is Stephen Willeford, who currently serves as spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. Stephen is the “hero with a gun” from the Sutherland Springs incident in 2017, which he has since co-written a book about. We welcome him to the show!
Q&A:
- What would you say are the benefits to a state that allows permitless Constitutional-Carry, or Concealed-Carry?
- Why do you think some states refuse to allow permitless Constitutional-Carry to happen? Are they that concerned about who carries guns in the open? Or is it something else?
- With Donald Trump set to re-enter the Presidency this month, what does that say about the rights of private gun owners? Could he serve as a benefit against states that try to implement ridiculous gun laws?
- Where do you see the discussion surrounding gun control going this year?
- 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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