Why do republicans not support gun control?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, because they believe gun control does nothing to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. The assumption is that criminals obtain guns illegally, and no amount of new laws will change this already criminal behavior.

Also, it can be seen as a conscious decision to favor certain rights over others; this is inevitable, as when two rights conflict, one must choose which has precedence. In this case, Republicans choose to prefer the guaranties of the 2nd Amendment over those from other sections of the Constitution.

Finally, there is a practical political dimension to this. The National Rifle Association is a firm supporter of very minimal gun regulation, and is a large and well-funded organization. In fact, it has been called the most effective and powerful lobby in politics. Adhering to the NRA's position is means political support (in terms of votes, money, and advertising) from the NRA.

Answer 2

My step-dad is republican and he is afraid that O and the dems are going to outlaw an individuals right to own hand guns and hunting rifles. My brother is a democrat and he is afraid the republicans are going to oulawt the sale of ammunition so he can't buy bullets for his hand guns and hunting rifles. He thinks we will have to hunt to feed ourselves but won't have the ammo to do so. As for me, I don't know who is going to outlaw what but I do think everything about our government is broken and the whole mess needs to be cleaned up. Maybe its time to put term limits on congressmen and senators, do away with their big salaries and cancel their healthcare and other benefits. If you want to serve your country then you do so from your own pocket and out of real patriatism. Remember, "a government of the people, by the people, for the people'? It doesn't say anything about REPUBLICAN or DEMOCRAT.

Answer 3

The current platform of the Republican party is overwhelmingly in opposition to unreasonable gun control, as the Second Amendment right to bear arms is an integral part of the U.S. Constitution and a primary means by which citizens can protect themselves from despotical rule of their own government.

Answer 4

Republicans are generally against gun control, at least to the extent where they want less gun control than Democrats.

They often feel that:

• Owning a gun is a right, as it is a form of self defence.
• Gun control is unconstitutional, as the second amendment says all men have a right to bear arms.
• Owning a gun may be necessary should there ever be a revolution.
• Gun control increases crime.
• Gun control means that only criminals have guns.
• Owning a gun is patriotic.