GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – David LaGrand, the mayor of Grand Rapids, continues to experience fallout from his comments that gun owners should be ashamed.

WMXI-Fox 17 posted the video of LaGrand making the comments.

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“Outrageous!” Tom Leonard, a Republican running for governor, posted on X. “The Grand Rapids mayor said you should be ashamed for owning a gun. That’s right—ashamed for protecting your family.”

LaGrand posted a follow-up to his controversial comments on his Facebook page. He sent he wanted to clarify his comments made at a community meeting.

“I want to clarify my recent remarks regarding gun ownership to ensure my intent and perspective are clearly understood by the community,” he wrote Feb. 25. “We must be willing to confront the reality of gun violence in our city, and I hope we can move forward together to find solutions that keep our families safe.”

He continued: “As a former prosecutor, I saw firsthand that handguns are used disproportionately in the commission of crimes, domestic disputes and suicides, leading to devastating injuries and the tragic loss of life.”

He added: “I am fully aware that the Second Amendment and state law limit the policy options available to a municipal leader. I cannot legislate this pain away. Therefore, my comments were not a signal of impending policy, but an expression of personal frustration and deep sorrow. My goal was to shift our community conversation away from status quo and toward a serious, honest dialogue and provide an opportunity for all of us to reflect on what truly responsible gun ownership looks like.”