On the other hand there is some advantage in using the word "hoplophobia" just imagine...
Non Gun Person (NGP): "Hey! what does that mean?"
You snap out your portable soap box, assemble it quickly and start
"Its an unreasonable fear of weapons... etc."
A great opportunity for spreading the gospel!
El Chimango Pete
"... from the down under where time is normal and everybody knows what day it is"