Title: Republican Views on Gun Control | Republican Views
Headings: Republican Views on Gun Control
Republican Views on Gun Control
Conservative Philosophy and Gun Control
Democrats vs Republicans on Gun Control
Prominent Republicans Speak Out on Gun Restrictions
John McCain on Gun Control
Christ Christie on Gun Control
Hardliners
The Democratic Position on Gun Control
Mental Health Issues
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Content: Conservative Philosophy and Gun Control
Conservative philosophy is deeply rooted in individual rights and the retention of traditional social institutions. Although there is no single set of tenets that can be universally viewed as conservative, American conservatism can be fairly characterized as a way of thinking that emphasizes stability and continuity, respect for republicanism, and support for tradition, “the rule of law,” and Christian values. The Conservative philosophy honors the defense of Western civilization from the challenges imposed upon it by a modernist culture, and the encroachments of totalitarian governments and outside entities (the U.N.) headquartered abroad. It should surprise no one who studies politics to discover that Republican ideology concurs with conservative values with respect to the broader justification of gun control. Indeed, Republican views on gun control can accurately be characterized as mostly adverse to gun control legislation initiated at the Federal level. This is so because most people who agree with Republican views on gun control consider government policy to be invasive if it interferes with the Constitutional rights of gun owners. Democrats vs Republicans on Gun Control
The Republican Party is seen as a traditionally strong advocate for gun-rights. At every level of government the GOP receives far more in campaign contributions from the powerful National Rifle Association (NRA) than the Democratic Party. Nominally, the GOP can be relied upon to oppose nearly all manner of gun control legislation apart from measures that restrict the criminal use of guns or the rights of convicted felons. Some notable leaders within the Republican party have supported certain gun control measures in the past when it was politically achievable.