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When I took my first NRA instructor class the training counselor would make us avoid the "W" word (weapon) and had all of us flashing a "gang sign" (3 fingers making a w) when we heard it. He told us that whenever a non gun person hears a gun called a weapon it will reinforce the "evil" perception of guns.

Guns are tools just like hammers, screwdrivers and wrenches. Does the carpenter tell his helper go get my weapon when he wants a claw hammer? A mechanic doesn't ask for a 3/4" open end weapon, nor does an electrician take out a Phillips weapon.

Let's start calling them what they are "gun" "rifle" "shotgun" "pistol" before they are all so demonized that all we have for personal protection is a Louisville Slugger "Weapon"