Hoplophobia

Hoplophobia (from Greek hoplo, meaning "weapon") is the fear of weapons, specifically firearm. Hoplophobia is a common phobia as weapons are deadly. People suffering this phobia would not have guns in the house where sufferer lives.

Symptoms of hoplophobia include extreme sweating, concern of dying, breathlessness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, feeling sick, coronary heart palpitations, inability to speak or assume clearly, faintness, discomfort, rapid pulse, nausea, and sleeplessness. Presence of working firearms may cause panic attack.

This phobia is commonly treated using medications.