Old 10-29-2003, 11:02 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 10-29-2003, 12:04 PM   #2
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"Symptoms may include discomfort, disorientation, rapid pulse, sweating, faintness and more, at the mere sight or even thought of guns."

This is how I get when shopping for guns!

The cure, whip out the check book. :nod:
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Old 10-29-2003, 12:09 PM   #3
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Jerry, you stole my line!
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Old 10-29-2003, 03:02 PM   #4
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FUNNY THING....

FUNNY THING...thats How I FEEL when I can't go BLAST something OFF!....LOLLLLLLLL :nod: Lady Di
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Thumbs up I LOVE COLONEL COOPER!!!

probably that last great gunner in the world. his column is the only reason i by G&A!!!
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Old 10-29-2003, 09:03 PM   #6
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Sorry pmspinnerb8.
At least I know I'm not the only one.
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Old 10-29-2003, 09:39 PM   #7
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does that make us "Hoplophiles" ?:assult:
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Old 10-30-2003, 12:05 AM   #8
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We all suffer thos symptoms when we look at buying but I believe this relates to the hatred of them. I just thought I would post it due to who made the quote
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Old 10-30-2003, 06:44 AM   #9
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Hoplophile would mean liking them right ? Hoplophobe is someone who is afraid and therefore hates them..right ?
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Old 10-30-2003, 08:36 AM   #10
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Cool Another possible meaning.....

Could we not say that hoplophobe is another word for democrat? How about Ruleing Elite? I bet they really fear guns! Especially the guns in the hands of right wing whack-os, like...........:nod:
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