I recently received a note from the GLGR (Great Lakes Gun Rights) organization, of which I am not a member nor do I know anyone who is, but I received this. I suspect they received my name because I am a member of the NRA and have been for years as a strong Second Amendment supporter and concealed carry permit holder.

Reading the note, it is claimed Executive Director Brenden Boudreau sent a GLGR survey to all candidates running for office all across Michigan to get them on the record in support of our gun rights. Since I am in District No. 72, where there are two people running for state representative in the primary as Republicans, he sent surveys to those two, Rep. Steven Johnson and challenger Ms. Jennifer Antel.

In reporting the results, it is evident there are vast differences in their reported responses. Johnson is a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and answered in the positive in all questions posed. Ms. Antel, on the contrary, was considered in the question responses to be overwhelmingly anti-gun; according to the GLGR.

Some of the responses, per the note, from Ms. Antel:

“Jennifer Antel openly admits her support of Michigan’s ‘permit to purchase’ handgun registration scheme and she opposes the repeal of the deadly ‘gun free’ criminal safe-zones.

“To top it off,  Jennifer Antel also supports restrictions on the sale, purchase, or possession of firearms and accessories.

“So it’s no surprise that Jennifer Antel also opposes pro-gun constitutional carry legislation. This is disturbing behavior for a Republican candidate.

“In the wake of recent tragedies like the one in Parkland, Fla., anti-gun politicians are chomping on the bit to punish law-abiding citizens for the actions of pure evil. And Jennifer Antel seemingly wants to join the deafening chorus for more dangerous gun control in Michigan.

“When politicians refuse to take a stand in support of the Second Amendment, you can be almost certain that the rest of your constitutional rights are not on their list of priorities, either.

“That’s why Great Lakes Gun Rights is dedicated to keeping constituents informed about the true positions of our elected officials and candidates.”

I’m presuming this information is on their website: www.GreatLakesGunRights.org. At the end of the note, both Ms. Antel and Rep. Johnson’s contact numbers are given to contact them directly to voice concern or to support their positions.

I urge you to do the same, no matter what side of the debate you are on with Second Amendment rights. If you support either Rep. Johnson or Ms. Antel, please let them know of your concerns or support on their positions. They are or are willing to represent you in the Michigan House of Representatives, it is your duty and right to question them on anything before you vote on Aug. 7 in the primary to select who you want to represent you.

I am on the record and will willingly disclose I support Rep. Johnson to continue to represent our district in Lansing. Ms. Antel, thank you for being willing to run and possibly serve if you are selected to represent the Republicans in District 72.

Please refer to the GLGR website for information.

And vote in the primary Aug. 7!