Gun Owners Of America Issue Statement On Sutherland Springs Tragedy

By Tom Knighton

As more information flows in regarding the horrific events in Sutherland Springs, the anti-gun zealots are already spouting their nonsense. The Gun Owners of America, however, are stepping up to set the record straight for pro-gun activists.

From their press release.

Springfield, VA – Executive Director of Gun Owners of America (GOA) Erich Pratt made the following statement after the tragic attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas:

“Gun Owners of America grieves at the senseless attack on churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas. The evil which would cause even a demented individual to open fire in a church is incomprehensible to any sane mind. Our thoughts and prayers certainly go out to the victims of this horrific tragedy.

“Sadly, Democrats are using this tragedy to raise a ‘War Chant’ for more gun control, but more gun control would have not stopped the shooter.

“The shooter passed background checks, and he was denied a carry permit. However, these gun control measures — even with the denial of a carry permit — did not prevent the shooter from carrying out his evil act.

“However, an armed citizen who engaged and chased the shooter did end the threat. Officials have stated he ‘may have saved …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms