It is generally accepted that in the left wing vs right wing spectrum that left wing generally represents equality while right wing represents hierarchy.
The issue is that "gun control" is a distinctly hierarchical position to take, as it is granting the state control over who should be allowed to possess force.
This follows in issues that the left wing traditionally cares about, and prominent left wing figures in history all supported gun ownership.
This follows even today as the left wing very much advocates for recognizing the evils of the police, military and other government organizations authorized in the use of force. Gun control has historically been used specifically to target non-whites who recognized that they can't depend on the good will of white supremacy to grant them what they want.
Meanwhile the right wing is about militarism, and advocacy for police state on its face. Which means they should be the ones advocating for gun control as gun rights are specifically meant to threaten the military, police and all other government bodies.
As force is the bedrock for all power, force in the hands of common people is the bedrock for democratic representation. Therefore, it should be a left wing position.
Youre right. Thats how it used to be.
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