Podcast appearances and mentions of stephen willeford

On November 5, 2017, Devin Kelley shot and killed 26 people and wounded 22 others at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, United States. Kelley was subsequently shot and wounded, then killed himself. It is the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history and the deadliest at an American place of worship, surpassing the Charleston church shooting of 2015. Kelley was then confronted by and traded fire with Stephen Willeford, a local resident and former firearms instructor who was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Willeford had taken cover behind a truck across the street from the church and shot Kelley twice, once in the leg and once in the upper left torso under his tactical gear. From that day onwards Stephen became the Barefoot Defender, and on this episode he tells me why. Stephen Willieford https://thebarefootdefender.now.site/home

 In this gripping episode, we sit down with Stephen Willeford, the man who courageously intervened during the 2017 Sutherland Springs church shooting, one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history. Willeford, a former NRA instructor and lifelong resident of Sutherland Springs, recounts the harrowing events of that day—how he heard gunfire from his home, grabbed his rifle, and confronted the gunman, barefoot. But this conversation goes deeper than headlines. We explore the aftermath: the emotional toll, his reflections on faith, the responsibilities of gun ownership, and how one act of courage changed the course of many lives. This episode is a powerful meditation on trauma, heroism, community, and personal responsibility in the face of unimaginable violence.  

On November 5th, 2017, in Sutherland Springs Texas, the deadliest church shooting in US history was stopped by Stephen Willeford. Skip interviews Stephen as he describes in detail and retrospect on exactly how it all went down. Then Rod Yoder from Ohio talks about what happens when your neighbor turns into a sniper in the shooting classes dot com self-defense report. Lots of action in this episode of The Home Defense Show.

The boys are back with Second Amendment Radio and the Great Outdoors. This week we welcome Chief Mike Weigand, retiring from the Eureka Police Department. Chief Weigand started with Eureka PD in 1976 and served as Chief of Police since 1987. Congratulations, Chief! We also welcome Stephen Willeford with Gun Owners of America.

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #222 Ed Monk Last Resort Firearm Training   Ed Monk is a name I've heard several times over the years. In October 2024, Matt Mallory and I did a live show with Ed and I was able to talk him into letting me drive him around Boston. Last fall, I had a chance to film a show with him before he was presenting at a conference for law enforcement officers. His area of expertise is analyzing the aftermath of school shootings. As a teacher for over 3 decades, this is a topic that hits home for me.    Monk grew up in Arkansas with a family with firearms, mostly for hunting. Around 1999, he connected with Jim Higginbothom who taught Ed that there's a whole new world with defensive gun fighting and shooting. His training resume is beyond impressive. He's taken classes at Front Sight, Tactical Defense Institute, and Rangemaster with Tom Givens. He also had training in the Army, where he spent 24 years. He's been teaching for about 15 years. His brother built a range on the family property. Their range went from 3 pistol bays, to another bay that was covered from the weather. Then his brother became “terminally ill with long range shooting” and added a 480 yard range, too. And they have a 50 yard range that holds 15 people.    Just after finishing his time in Iraq, he got a job teaching at a high school, where he taught for 4 years. Going from a profession that only dealt with deadly violence to one that avoids it was a difficult change. During some professional development, he realized that the school was prepared and didn't know how to prepare for a school shooter. The school's plan was to gather all the students and put them in one area, thus making it easier for the shooter to hit more targets. With the school's staff not knowing how to prepare and deal with violence, they thought this was an acceptable answer. But Ed knew it wasn't. That put him on the path to study school shootings and how they're committed.    Ed has done the work and crunched the numbers. He's realized that it becomes a math problem of sorts. The longer it takes to get someone who is prepared and ready to deal with the shooter, the higher the victim count goes. Locking the doors and hiding under the desks works well every day the shooter doesn't show up.    There are things that can be done. He suggests things like painting the hallways in different colors. Instead of having the art wing, the police can go to the green hallway. Elementary schools can also put barriers up on the playgrounds, ones that can be filled with sand or water. They can even have ballistic tables in the lunchroom. All things that would slow someone down who is committing a heinous crime.    When it comes to stopping a shooter, the time it takes to respond matters, and relates to the number of victims. Ed says that schools don't need everyone to carry but they need some people who are willing to step up and stop the carnage. But that person also needs to be at the school, where the action is taking place. Not several minutes away or even on the other side of the school.    We have a treat in this episode. One of my friends, Mark Lindblom, aka The Bay State King of GLOCKS (BSKOG as we call him), calls in with a question for Ed.Mark has been talking to me about Ed and several other trainers. And he turned me on to Ed's series on the Active Self Protection app.    Ed offers classes and seminars all around the country. He can bring his program to your school as well. You can find where he's teaching and presenting on his Facebook page. If you can get him to come to your district, that would be very beneficial to your community. He also offers training for churches.    In August 2025, at his home range, he is hosting Hero's Conference. You'll be able to hear from heroes who stopped active shooters. People like Jack Wilson, Greg Stevens, Stephen Willeford, and Pastor David George.  Favorite quotes: “Then plopped into a public teaching profession, where we don't discuss violence at all.” “The locking the doors and hiding under the desks works very, very well the shooter doesn't show up.” “They like putting stuff in the plans that's easy to type, that's easy to drill, that's not controversial, that doesn't trigger anybody.” “The longer we let him shoot us, the more of us get shot. Or the sooner we stop him, the fewer of us get shot.” Last Resort Firearms Training https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057584853533 Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun    Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC   SABRE Red Pepper Spray  https://lddy.no/1iq1n   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

Stephen Willeford, 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. Concealed Carry Reciprocity Making Progress In House and Senate

Stephen Willeford 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. CCRKBA Questions Biden's Reaction To Wisconsin School Strategy. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms believe the President used the incident to highlight his gun ban agenda

Stephen Willeford, 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. How Did a Michigan School Aid Bill Turn Into a Complete Violation of the Second Amendment?

In the 2nd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: * Tonya J Powers of FOX News Radio, talks with Marc and Kim about the East Coast Port Strike that started at midnight and how it could cost the country billions of dollars a day and cause major supply chain issues. * Gina Raimondo, the Secretary of Commerce, says she hasn't been involved in the Port workers strike. * Former MO Sen. John Lamping talks with Marc & Kim about outside interests are targeting MO, how tight the race really is between Haley and Kunce, and how much money will go to schools from amendment 5. * In Other News with Ethan: Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo has passed away, DirecTV to acquire Dish Network, EV's are exploding due to Hurricane Helene, and Social Security may rise 2.5%. Coming Up: Scot Warmann, Stephen Willeford, and Kim on a Whim,too!

2A Tuesday with Stephen Willeford, representative of Gun Owners of America, to talk with Marc & Kim about his story of being a 'good guy with a gun' for helping stop the largest Texas mass shooting in the history of the state, as well as his thoughts on gun owners rights

In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: * Clair McCaskill says to lower your expectations for tonight's VP Debate * Scott Warmann of Bally Sports talks with Marc & Kim about the news conference the St Louis Cardinals held yesterday where the organization laid out it's plans for the future. * 2A Tuesday with Stephen Willeford, representative of Gun Owners of America, to talk with Marc & Kim about his story of being a 'good guy with a gun' for helping stop the largest Texas mass shooting in the history of the state, as well as his thoughts on gun owners rights. * Kim on a Whim, too! Coming Up: John Pudner, Wilfred Reilly, and Tom Twellman

On this episode of the Marc Cox Morning Show. Marc & Kim welcomes: Tonya J Powers, John Lamping, Scott Warmann, Stephen Willeford, John Pudner, and Tom Twellman. We also have Kim on a Whim and  In Other News with Ethan. Topics for today include:  * Vice President Debate to take place tonight * East Coast Port Strike * MO Amendment 5 * St Louis Cardinals news conference * AJ Griffin, gives up his NBA career to follow Jesus * Audacy coming out of bankruptcy Thanks for listening and make sure to visit 971talk.com for all the latest news.

Yesterday, there was an alleged second assassination attempt on former president, Donald Trump on a Florida golf course. The 2 assassination attempts on Trump show a startling synchronicity at the Opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games or what Nostradamus calls, the “Games of Slaughter.” Not only was this homage to Assassin's Creed but it also could be seen as an assassin theme set during times of a revolution or civil war. The would-be assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh, was obsessed with Ukraine and curiously featured in an AZOV Battalion propaganda video in 2022. It is well-known that AZOV is supported by the CIA. Could these assassination attempts on Trump be part of a greater conspiracy that includes world powers and their Deep State agents? Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time) Clyde Lewis talks with Stephen Willeford about ASSASSIN'S CREED – REVOLUTION. Listen Live: https://groundzero.radio Archived Shows: https://aftermath.media

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America and is known around the country as the “good guy with the mgun” for helping stop the largest Texas mass shooting in the history of the state in 2017. The Gun Owners of America Are Fighting Back Against the ATF's Frame and Receive Rule

What does a Harris/Walz administration mean for gun owners in America? Willie is joined by Stephen Willeford from Gun Owners of America to break down the dangers to the 2nd Amendment should the Democrats win in November.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Stephen Willeford is a resident at Texas and an former NRA firearms instructor who is armed with an AR-15. He and his AR-15 helped stop the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history. He helped injure the shooter during the Sutherland Springs church shooting.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Barry Nussbaum is Founder and CEO of The American Truth Project, a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to educate the public on the truths regarding critical security risks facing America and Israel. Barry has championed work in strengthening U.S./Israel relations as an active member of American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for the past 15 years. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: John Richardson President/Chief Visionary Officer - Operation World Without Cancer. 

What does a Harris/Walz administration mean for gun owners in America? Willie is joined by Stephen Willeford from Gun Owners of America to break down the dangers to the 2nd Amendment should the Democrats win in November.

What does a Harris/Walz administration mean for gun owners in America? Willie is joined by Stephen Willeford from Gun Owners of America to break down the dangers to the 2nd Amendment should the Democrats win in November.

Alan Gottlieb explains Rahimi SCOTUS case and Stephen Willeford talks GOA

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America. He's known around the country as the -good guy with the gun- for helping stop the largest mass shooting in the history of Texas in Sutherland Springs back on November 5th of 2017. He described the account in significant detail to begin this edition of Crosstalk.--This broadcast also dealt with some 2nd Amendment victories as well as challenges. For example, Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, secured a preliminary injunction against President Biden's preset universal registration check rule. Also discussed was a possible federal ban on bump stocks, the Hunter Biden gun decision, the increase in gun purchases-especially by women, a challenge to a gun ban on Postal Service property and more, including responses from listeners.

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America. He's known around the country as the -good guy with the gun- for helping stop the largest mass shooting in the history of Texas in Sutherland Springs back on November 5th of 2017. He described the account in significant detail to begin this edition of Crosstalk.--This broadcast also dealt with some 2nd Amendment victories as well as challenges. For example, Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, secured a preliminary injunction against President Biden's preset universal registration check rule. Also discussed was a possible federal ban on bump stocks, the Hunter Biden gun decision, the increase in gun purchases-especially by women, a challenge to a gun ban on Postal Service property and more, including responses from listeners.

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America. He's known around the country as the "good guy with the gun" for helping stop the largest mass shooting in the history of Texas in Sutherland Springs back on November 5th of 2017. He described the account in significant detail to begin this edition of Crosstalk.This broadcast also dealt with some 2nd Amendment victories as well as challenges. For example, Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, secured a preliminary injunction against President Biden's preset universal registration check rule. Also discussed was a possible federal ban on bump stocks, the Hunter Biden gun decision, the increase in gun purchases—especially by women, a challenge to a gun ban on Postal Service property and more, including responses from listeners.

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America. He's known around the country as the -good guy with the gun- for helping stop the largest mass shooting in the history of Texas in Sutherland Springs back on November 5th of 2017. He described the account in significant detail to begin this edition of Crosstalk.--This broadcast also dealt with some 2nd Amendment victories as well as challenges. For example, Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, secured a preliminary injunction against President Biden's preset universal registration check rule. Also discussed was a possible federal ban on bump stocks, the Hunter Biden gun decision, the increase in gun purchases-especially by women, a challenge to a gun ban on Postal Service property and more, including responses from listeners.

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America. He's known around the country as the -good guy with the gun- for helping stop the largest mass shooting in the history of Texas in Sutherland Springs back on November 5th of 2017. He described the account in significant detail to begin this edition of Crosstalk.--This broadcast also dealt with some 2nd Amendment victories as well as challenges. For example, Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, secured a preliminary injunction against President Biden's preset universal registration check rule. Also discussed was a possible federal ban on bump stocks, the Hunter Biden gun decision, the increase in gun purchases-especially by women, a challenge to a gun ban on Postal Service property and more, including responses from listeners.

Stephen Willeford represents Gun Owners of America. He's known around the country as the "good guy with the gun" for helping stop the largest mass shooting in the history of Texas in Sutherland Springs back on November 5th of 2017. He described the account in significant detail to begin this edition of Crosstalk.This broadcast also dealt with some 2nd Amendment victories as well as challenges. For example, Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, secured a preliminary injunction against President Biden's preset universal registration check rule. Also discussed was a possible federal ban on bump stocks, the Hunter Biden gun decision, the increase in gun purchases—especially by women, a challenge to a gun ban on Postal Service property and more, including responses from listeners.

Gary Jeff talks with Karen Kataline, sports with Wildman and Andy Furman, fitness with Rocco Castellano, 2nd Amendment talk with the hero of Sutherland Springs, Texas, Stephen Willeford and mich more.

On the morning of November 5, 2017 the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, was full of worshippers when shots rang out. Hearing the shots, Stephen Willeford grabbed his AR-15 and a hand full of bullets and ran down the street to the church (ironically, he had forgotten to put on shoes and was running barefoot). Little did he know that day would forever change his life and the lives of the entire community of Sutherland Springs. Stephen confronted the shooter and fired multiple shots at the suspect, striking him multiple times. The incident ended after a brief chase and the suspect, bleeding from his wounds, fatally shot himself but not before 26 people had lost their lives and 22 others were seriously injured, making this the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history. If not for the actions of Stephen Willeford that day, it's possible many more lives would have been lost. Today, Stephen is an advocate for gun ownership, and is a key member of the Gun Owners of America organization. He is also the author of the acclaimed book, 'A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy'. 

Michael Letts and Stephen Willeford join me.

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Stephen Willeford from GunOwners Of America andWriter and Podcaster Rob Morse.Lock N Load is presented by; Aero Precisionhttps://aeroprecisionusa.comModern Gun Schoolhttps://mgs.edu Ace Firearmshttp://www.acefirearms.comDeSantis Holstershttps://www.desantisholster.comStaccatohttp://staccato2011.comTaran Tactical Innovationshttps://tarantacticalinnovations.comSpikes Tacticalhttps://www.spikestactical.comFederal Ammunitionhttps://www.federalpremium.com/Primary Armshttps://www.primaryarms.com/

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Stephen Willeford joins me to talk about the Sutherland Springs shooting, 6 years after.Micheal Letts swings by to discuss the Biden paychecks coming from the CCP.Lock N Load is presented by; Aero Precisionhttps://aeroprecisionusa.comModern Gun Schoolhttps://mgs.edu Ace Firearmshttp://www.acefirearms.comDeSantis Holstershttps://www.desantisholster.comStaccatohttp://staccato2011.comTaran Tactical Innovationshttps://tarantacticalinnovations.comSpikes Tacticalhttps://www.spikestactical.comFederal Ammunitionhttps://www.federalpremium.com/Primary Armshttps://www.primaryarms.com/