It is a matter of public record that he encouraged his followers to pay the bail of the man who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer. He fought for that man's freedom, because of the violence he committed.

Kirk did not stand for or promote nonviolence; quite the opposite. To suggest as much is to forget the things the man did in life.

In much the same manner, he would not want his death used to weaken 2nd amendment protections.