I can't believe there are civilized societies still having this discussion.
Can you spot the pro-gun control folks right here on FR?
Ran into the same thing on AR15.com recently. "I'm pro-gun, but there are a lot of folks out there I don't want armed." They never stop to think that those in power don't want them armed either. Even more depressing is the number of law enforcement folks espousing such views.
Most people are too willing to give up a freedom if it's one they either don't use, or perceive as something that could be "unsavory" to their sensibilities.