When push comes to shove, I have to go by voting record, regardless of what is said. Of course for the congressional race, with a large number of "conservative democrats" in Lenawaee County, not to mention the GOP primary voting base, it is real easy to all of a sudden become pro-gun.
I hope Bisbee has 'seen the light'. I like his business stance and background. However, right now I have to go by a gun vote in this primary. He voted against CCW, regardless of whatever reason he had. Actions to me speak louder than words. If the election was today, I'd back Paul DeWeese(Who I also happen to know - so I'll admit biasness there.) DeRossett is a solid choice as well on this issue and I have nothing bad at all to say about him from the two times I've met him. Seems like a straight shooter. I've heard Anne Norlander was pro-2a as well, but I do not know for sure. She dropped from the sec of state race before I had a chance to ask her about it.
With a tenuous hold on the house right now and an Anti-gun majority in the senate, if there is a choice I can count on 100% of the time, that's what is needed. I'll back Bisbee over the dem, but there is no way I can consider him pro-2nd Amendment until I see good evidence to do so. That means a couple of tough votes. I've been hosed too many times to rely on talk, so I'm a little blunt and harsh when it comes to anti-gun votes.
I'd take Bisbee over the dem, and over Schwartz and Fitzgerald(his committee vote hurt us much more), but I'd have to take Norlander, DeRossett, and DeWeese over him.