Armed for Liberty: New Student Book Empowers the Next Generation of 2A Defenders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners Foundation is proud to announce the release of Armed for Liberty: A Student’s Guide to the Second Amendment, a powerful new educational resource written by Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America. This student-friendly book is designed to equip young Americans with a clear, constitutionally grounded understanding of the right to keep and bear arms.
Because it is self-paced and easy to follow, this guide is a great fit for homeschool families who want a solid, constitutionally sound civics education. It also works just as well in classrooms, co-ops, or for independent study.
The content reflects Pratt’s academic background and decades of experience working with young people. In addition to having worked for Gun Owners of America for over 30 years, Pratt holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, has taught civil government to high school students for over twenty years, and has served as a Merit Badge Counselor in the Boy Scouts. In addition, Erich and his wife have homeschooled ten of their children—giving him firsthand insight into what families need in a civics resource that is both solid and flexible. He is also the author of a civil government textbook entitled The Constitutional Recipe for Freedom: Twelve Principles of Liberty Today’s Politicians Don’t Want You to Know.
The timely release of Armed for Liberty comes as misinformation about the Second Amendment runs rampant. This new resource gives students the tools to navigate the historical, legal, and moral foundations of their rights through accessible lessons, key Supreme Court case summaries, and reflection prompts perfect for homeschool or independent learning.
Erich Pratt, author and Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:
“Students deserve the truth—not political spin—when it comes to their rights. Armed for Liberty was written to empower the next generation of freedom-loving Americans with the facts, context, and confidence to defend the Second Amendment.”
GOA and GOF spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners Foundation is the nonprofit educational arm of Gun Owners of America. For media inquiries, or to request a review copy of Armed for Liberty, visit GOA’s Press Center.
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