[Freedom2specul8]

HOPLOPHOBIA
Hoplophobia is an irrational and morbid fear of guns, a term coined by Jeff Cooper, from Greek "hoplites," weapon. Symptoms may include discomfort, disorientation, rapid pulse, sweating, faintness and more, at the mere sight or even thought of guns. Hoplophobes are common and should never be involved in setting gun policies, though many are hard at work in the rights-denial movement, and are arguably the greatest threat in the debate. Point out hoplophobic behavior when you see it, it is dangerous, and sufferers deserve pity. A hoplophobe (HOP-li-fobe) can often be cured by training, or by a day at the range. (www.gunlaws.com)

[FormerLurker]

HOPLOPHOBIA

Hmmm, so those who are for gun control have a form of mental illness. It all makes perfect sense...

[AnnaZ]

from http://www.jpfo.org/: A Psychiatrist explains "Raging Against Self Defense" (Why gun prohibitionists act the way they do) -- an essay by Sarah Thompson, M.D.

[Pelham]

FWIW, "hoplon" is weapon; "hoplites" were heavily armed soldiers employed in a phalanx formation.