All these seemingly inconsistent stances make more sense once you look at what ties it all together. They want power. Over others. Via money. By rallying against a common enemy. Doesn't matter how of if it makes sense. As long as it works and gives them power the Republicans will do it.
for real, how many R voters are basically chomping at the bit to start shooting people? Given an excuse, they'll start asserting what authority they think they're entitled to upon others with 556 and 9mm