Hoplophobia is an intense, irrational fear of weapons or armed combat. People with hoplophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are near situations involving weapons or combat with weapons.
Impulse
Avoiding weapon practice arenas, tournaments, hunting stores, military environments, or any settings where weapons might be present. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic at the sight or thought of weapons or armed violence. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent and distressing thoughts about being injured, killed, or witnessing violence involving weapons.
Emotional Distress
Deep feelings of dread and helplessness when in situations involving or resembling combat with weapons.