Notes from our “Politically Corrected Glossary”
Important new words:

HOPLOPHOBIA
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. Occurs as a neurosis and as
a psychosis. Hoplophobes are common and should never be involved in
setting gun policies, though many are hard at work in the anti-rights
and rights-denial movements, and are arguably the greatest threat in the
debate. Point out hoplophobic behavior when you see it, it is
dangerous, and sufferers deserve pity. Mild hoplophobia (HOP-li-fobe)
can often be cured by training, or by a day at the range.