Man Who Stopped Mass Shooting With AR-15 Weighs in on Buffalo

Published on May 19, 2022
Duration: 6:21

This video features Stephen Willeford, who stopped a mass shooting with an AR-15, discussing the Buffalo incident and its implications. Willeford criticizes politicians and media for exploiting tragedies to push gun control, highlighting the failure of New York's strict laws to prevent the attack while disarming law-abiding citizens. He also emphasizes the importance of training for all scenarios, including attackers with body armor, and honors fallen security guard Aaron Salter.

Quick Summary

Stephen Willeford, the AR-15 hero who stopped a mass shooting, criticizes the exploitation of the Buffalo tragedy for gun control. He argues that New York's strict laws, including 'assault weapon' bans and magazine limits, failed to stop the shooter while disarming law-abiding citizens.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Buffalo Shooting Overview
  2. 00:26Stephen Willeford's Response
  3. 01:34Honoring Aaron Salter
  4. 02:04New York Gun Laws Analysis
  5. 02:41Willeford on NY Gun Permits
  6. 03:24Media Influence and Radicalization
  7. 05:06Political Narrative and Copycats

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Willeford's stance on the Buffalo shooting and gun control?

Stephen Willeford, who used an AR-15 to stop a mass shooting, criticizes politicians and media for exploiting tragedies to push for gun control. He argues that strict laws like those in New York fail to stop criminals but disarm law-abiding citizens.

How did New York's gun laws fail in the Buffalo shooting?

New York's strict gun laws, including universal background checks, red flag orders, 'assault weapon' bans, and magazine limits, did not prevent the Buffalo shooter from carrying out the attack. Willeford suggests these laws disarm citizens who might otherwise defend themselves.

What advice does Stephen Willeford give for self-defense?

Willeford advises those who carry for self-defense to train for all scenarios, including potential attackers wearing body armor. He also honors security guard Aaron Salter, who died defending others during the Buffalo shooting.

Why did the Buffalo shooter choose an AR-15 and a specific location?

The shooter specifically chose an AR-15 to gain more media attention. Willeford suggests the location was chosen due to New York's 'may issue' concealed carry laws and magazine capacity restrictions, which limit self-defense options for residents.

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