State of Michigan secondary Archives: on Gun Control

Paul Mitchell: Support the Second Amendment and the First Amendment

I believe in:
• Every American's right under the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms.
• The freedom of speech, religion, the press, to peaceably assemble and to redress grievances before government guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Mike Bouchard: No assault weapon ban; no gun dealer liability

A: No

Q: Would you support the Federal Assault Weapons Ban if it came up again?

A: No

Q: Do you think the 2nd Amendment is a collective or individual right?

A: I think the 2nd Amendment is a broad based right that guarantees the rights of people in all states, so it’s individual, and by shape broader than that.

Mike Bouchard: Concealed carry ok

A: Yes

Q: Would you place restrictions on where they would carry and what would they be.

A: There would be some places that would have restrictions, for example courtrooms, places that are dispute resolution oriented, airports (sterile area), those that are directly affecting the security of us all.

Q: Do you support the Michigan Concealed Carry Law?

A: Yes.

Gretchen Whitmer: Strengthen gun laws: safety locks & background checks

Whitmer supports the following principles regarding guns.
• Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
• Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
• Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
• Support current licensing requirements for gun possession.
• Prohibit the hunting of mourning doves in Michigan.