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Ever since the birth of the Republican Party, its base belief has centered on preserving the individual rights and liberties of the American public. In order to preserve these rights and liberties, Republicans feel that a government with minimal regulation is the most effective form of legislation with which to maintain a country. This particular belief is what forms the backbone of their stance on gun control. Republicans believe that due to the second amendment, strict regulation on arms is unconstitutional "the idea goes against the very core of America. Republicans believe that if guns are too regulated, the general populace's rights are infringed upon" it would be more difficult for the populace to use their basic right to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property. Republicans strengthen their stance on gun control by reminiscing over America's long history involving firearms. Many states in America have hunting grounds, on which guns are commonly used, that can be used to forage for food or for engaging in recreational shooting. .
Furthermore, America's first settlers utilized guns; this drives home the point that gun control, in general, goes against the core values of the American peoples. Denying a right that older generations used to build this country means that strict control on guns is simply not patriotic. In conclusion, the Republican Party believes that easy accessibility to guns is a basic right that should be available to all. .
Ever since the 1930's, the Democratic Party has had a long history of liberalism and social progression. Democrats cater to a wide range of social and economic classes, ethnicities, sexes, and sexual orientations. The Democratic ideology focuses on giving disadvantaged minorities in society representation in the government. Naturally, it is only fitting that Democrats speak up for those that have been disadvantaged by the darker side of gun regulation.