Since the dawn of history humanity has sought to develop tools for defense and attack. The weapon. A mere piece of metal or wood. But it has carried a long history of conflict. From the bow and arrow to modern firearms. It is the embodiment of power and fear. Of control and vulnerability. A weapon is not neutral. It derives its meaning from the hand that holds it and the intention that drives it. Explore the multifaceted aspects of this concept on this page.
āBy...our readiness to allow arms to be purchased at will and fired at whim; by allowing our movie and television screens to teach our children that the hero is one who masters the art of shooting and the technique of killing...we have created an atmosphere in which violence and hatred have become popular pastimes.ā
āYou know I've had people come up and ask me to sign their guns. Sign my name on gun handles and holsters and stuff. I've done it once or twice for law enforcement officials, but when people do that -- and there have been quite a few of them lately -- I always tell them no. I don't want to do that. I don't want my name on that and I hope you use this gun, whatever its purpose is, I hope it's used wisely.ā
