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June 17, 2025


Title: Self-Defense is Essential Against Rioters
Topic: Riots and Protests
Discussed by Stephen Willeford
with The Barefoot Defender (TheBarefootDefender.now.site)


Part 1 of 3

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Are business and home owners allowed to defend their family and their property

Stephen Willeford 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. You can purchase his book, “A Town Called Sutherland Springshere.  Stephen is also the spokesman for Gun Owners of America.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What distinguishes a peaceful protest from a dangerous riot?

Some people believe that it is only the job of law enforcement to handle threats, not armed civilians. When should citizens begin to consider self-defense? Stephen puts it this way: “If you ever need a parachute and don’t have one, you’ll never need one again.” So true!

Side Note: Stephen tells of the shooting in Sutherland Springs, explaining why it is so important for citizens to be armed.

Can legally carrying a firearm lead to de-escalation instead of confrontation during moments of civil unrest?



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Self-Defense is Essential Against Rioters and Protestors
Topic: Riots and Protests
Discussed by Stephen Willeford
with The Barefoot Defender (TheBarefootDefender.now.site)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Some critics argue that more guns in public spaces escalates violence rather than preventing it. What are the facts? Click here for more statistics on this topic.



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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Self-Defense is Essential Against Rioters and Protestors
Topic: Riots and Protests
Discussed by Stephen Willeford
with The Barefoot Defender (TheBarefootDefender.now.site)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do current laws in places like California hinder the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves in riot zones?

What practical steps can citizens take to protect themselves legally and responsibly in hostile environments? Stephen Willeford shares some great information, along with websites to visit for legal help. Click here for more information.

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July 15, 2022


Title: Gun Laws: What Can Help and What Will Hurt?
Topic: Gun Laws
Discussed by Stephen Willeford
with The Barefoot Defender (TheBarefootDefender.now.site)


Part 1 of 2

Stephen Willeford is a representative of Guns Owners of America. He is referred to as “The Guy with a Gun” for stopping the Sutherland Springs, Texas, mass shooting in 2017. Today Stephen discusses mass shootings, gun violence, gun laws, and gun ownership.

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Click here for more information about Gun Owners of America.

Click here for the Gun Violence Archive report discussed in this interview.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Over the July 4th weekend, at least 220 people were killed and 570 people were wounded in over 500 shootings instances across America. Who is to blame: the gun, the manufacturer, or the retailer?

Are Red Flag laws needed in Texas? Stephen explains the existing laws and why we don’t need new laws. He shares an interesting, yet terrifying, story…



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Gun Laws: What Can Help and What Will Hurt?
Topic: Gun Laws
Discussed by Stephen Willeford
with The Barefoot Defender (TheBarefootDefender.now.site)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Using 2019 FBI data on homicides using a weapon:
13,922 total homicides
10,258 using a firearm
Only 364 with a rifle

Why are gun control lobbyists and activists more focused on rifles (specifically automatic rifles) than any other type of gun?

What provisions would Stephen include in a gun bill to protect private gun owners as well as those trying to protect others? Stephen says he would first get rid of all gun-free zones in America. Listen in for other suggestions…

What can WE do to protect ourselves, loved ones, students, co-workers, church members? Stephen discusses “Guardian Programs” and how many shootings have occurred in these locations. (HINT: The answer is NONE!)



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