Aberration Quote by Jeff Cooper
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“One correspondent, who is into psychology, notes that in his experience people who are hoplophobes are nearly always nutty in other ways, too. Hoplophobia [fear of guns], of course, is not simply an attitude but rather an aberration in which the sufferer clings to an idea which he himself knows to be unsound, such as the idea that inanimate instruments have a will of their own or that lawbreakers abide by the law.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gun Digest, 1975
People fearing guns often hold irrational beliefs, linking them to agency or law, reflecting broader mental instability.
In simple terms: Gun fear can stem from irrational ideas and broader instability.
Key Takeaway
Question and challenge irrational fears.
Themes
psychology
fear
irrationality
gun control
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theoretical
psychological
When to use this quote
- counseling
- policy debate
- personal safety discussions
Key Concepts
hoplophobia
cognitive distortion
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some people attribute will to inanimate objects?
- How can we address underlying anxieties about weapons?
A Different Perspective
Fear may be rooted in trauma, not just irrationality.
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