http://www.examiner.com/x-2782-DC-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m3d15-DC-City-Council-afflicted-by-pistolgriphobia SNIP Some Americans are unfortunately afflicted by hoplophobia, the unnatural fear of guns, which causes them to lose all common sense in public policy discussion about the right to bear arms. This fear may or may not be treatable by gun range therapy and other measures. But a new phobia that has arisen over the last few years that afflicts some elected officials: pistolgriphobia, the unnatural fear of pistol grips on otherwise ordinary long guns. . . .