While IPSA is opposed on principle to using guns to kill animals, it is not on principle opposed to using guns to kill people. It recognizes that there are involved two competing, fundamental principles. Guns are widely used for immoral reasons, and banning them is felt by some to be a proper and moral solution. On the other hand, people are sometimes required to defend themselves, their families or their country in situations where guns are the only reasonable alternative to death or loss of freedom. IPSA believes that all morality has a biological basis.
Moral systems operate to enhance the group's survival.
Altruism and sanctions against inbreeding are two examples. Human laws and restrictions that run contrary to human nature cannot be expected to succeed. One cannot morally require or expect omnivores or carnivores to become vegetarians, although one is free to do so oneself. IPSA does not take a position regarding most social issues that affect individuals as a result of their personal lifestyles, socioeconomic status, gender, or personal limitations. We have seen too high a proportion of such claims turn out to be the result of twisted facts used to support partisan agendas and power battles.