Gun Owners of America Stephen Willeford explains how Senator Ed Cooper’s new legislation could revoke the rights of thousands.
The rights to own a firearm should provide equal protection to everyone, as stated by the Second Amendment of the Constitution. However, one Senator could throw all that out of the window in Wyoming.
When the next Legislative Session takes place in mid-January, Senator Ed Cooper is set to introduce SF0037. It is a legislation that could undermine real efforts to Repeal Gun Free Zones in Wyoming, allowing the state to pick and choose whoever has Second Amendment rights within the state.
“The stated purpose of SF0037 is to provide “some” citizens an opportunity to carry concealed weapons in school zones. The bill gives the Wyoming Attorney General, an unelected position appointed by the Governor, the ability to determine special rules related to Wyoming citizens’ ability to exercise our Second Amendment Rights,” the Gun Owners of America note.
“If this bill passes, an unelected official will decide who can and who cannot have Second Amendment Rights, and Wyoming will take a giant step backwards by allowing for special classes of citizens to have rights while others do not.”
The group is already looking into ways to possibly stop the introduction of SF0037 from going into effect. Joining us now to discuss this situation 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:
- Why is Senator Cooper introducing this controversial legislation in the face of the long-standing Second Amendment?
- Is there a good chance it could be passed? And if so, what does this mean for those that practice Constitutional-Carry (or Concealed-Carry) within the State?
- Is it possible that legal action can be taken against the legislation, especially with the Second Amendment on the side of gun owners?
- Where do you see the argument surrounding gun rights going in 2025, especially as Donald Trump retakes the Presidential office?
- 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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