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In November 2012, David Coburn of UKIP’s National Executive Committee clarified the party’s policies and positions with regard to LGBT issues. The party fully supports the existing concept of civil partnerships. Coburn stated, “UKIP’s stance on gay marriage is simple: we entirely, wholeheartedly support equal rights for couples regardless of their sexuality and we believe this has been achieved through the introduction of civil partnerships, which UKIP supported.”[38] The party is not in support of Government proposals for full same-sex marriage. This is on the basis that such a change in the law could mean that religious faith groups, and places of worship (be it a church, synagogue or mosque, etc.) could be forced to perform a marriage that is incompatible with their religious beliefs.[citation needed]

From Wikipedia. Actually I support this. A reognized “Domestic Partnership” Leave the definition of what constitutes a marriage up to the churches and take it out of politics.

What is their position on firearms?

I too support and always have done civil partnerships, and full legal rights for gay/lesbian partners. Re guns: Quote 10. Nigel Farage of UKIP was asked about the UK's gun laws and said, "We have not got it right. It was knee-jerk reaction. Hungerford was awful, Dunblane was quite horrific and just like the Dangerous Dogs Act, we overreacted, we put in place a piece of legislation which means our Olympic pistol team have to go to France to practice, they are not allowed to practice in the UK. It is because politicians think that if you see a problem if you put a piece of legislation that will solve the problem. Clearly it doesn't." "I am not against a proper licensing system; that is sensible and that is what we should be doing. "But to bring in a total ban and for Mr Blair to stand up in the Commons and say that by doing this gun crime would be brought under control, well we know that gun crime is far worse now than it was before handguns were banned." "I do not think we are complacent. I have a son at school in south London and he is very conscious that guns and knives are out there on the streets in very big numbers. Legislation is not the answer, but having real police on the beat might just be." Quote Householders? Right of Defence - 2010 Manifesto 'UKIP is concerned that a number of householders have been charged after physically confronting intruders entering their home. UKIP would reiterate the fact that householders should always presumed innocent when defending themselves, their family or their property from criminals. In addition, UKIP would require all intruders to prove that they had good reason for being in the property in question, and if this was not the case, then this would also be taken into consideration if they were then confronted by the home owner and a court case followed. UKIP deplores the fact that the Conservatives are only prepared to give householders who defend their properties with vague promises of ?greater protection‟. This statement means nothing without specific guarantees. Despite years of debate, they still have no innovative solutions on how to deal with a crime wave which is blighting the lives of millions of people across the country. This is why it is UKIP who are now the party of law and order and not the Conservatives.' 'No policies outlined with regards to repealing any firearms laws, although normally in favour on the issue' http://www.armbritain.com/forum/index.php?topic=18.0 http://www.armbritain.com/forum/index.php