A Republican vacancy committee appointed Second Amendment activist Ava Flanell to represent Colorado’s House District 14 Monday night.

Flanell will replace former Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, who resigned about one week ago. Republicans chose Representative Jarvis Caldwell to replace Pugliese as minority leader.

“Ava is a small business owner, firearms instructor, and grassroots leader who has been a strong voice for protecting our Second Amendment rights. She will work tirelessly for the families of El Paso County and be a dedicated partner in our caucus,” Caldwell said in a Tuesday statement.

The El Paso County Republican Party did not have information about other candidates for the vacant position, the number of people in the vacancy committee or the vote breakdown when reached Tuesday morning.

Flanell hosts a podcast about the firearms industry and has a large online following. She regularly testifies at the Colorado Capitol against firearm regulations, including this year’s law mandating safety training for most semiautomatic rifle purchases. She has owned Elite Firearms and Training in Colorado Springs since 2013.

“I am not a career politician. I bring a fresh perspective with over a decade of experience as a small business owner, firearms instructor, and gun rights advocate. Like many of you, I have dedicated my time, talent, and treasure to the grassroots work of helping to flip seats and defend our conservative principles,” she wrote in a social media post announcing her intent to run for the vacant seat. The post was accompanied by a photo with her and President Donald Trump.

Flanell joins two other Republicans who were appointed during the interim: Representative Scott Slaugh replaced former Representative Ryan Armagost and Senator Lynda Zamora Wilson in Senate District replaced former Senator Paul Lundeen.

The Legislature is set to reconvene in January. Democrats control strong majorities in both chambers.