How is a gun a 'tool'?

[jonb]

I think referring to the gun as a tool comes from the military. Certainly the big problem is with recruits, who often think of a gun as some sort of toy.
Waving the things about, and not following the strict way you have to use a gun.
If you listen to Rhythm who is pro gun you hear a respectful attitude to the gun, no doubt from his military background in being taught how to use the tool. This is why he can tell you in what situations he would or would not use a gun.
But most of the pro gun lobby are just boys with toys. Who want a gun to show off, and occasionally take it out to feel like big strong men and blow a hole in a tree. These people actually deep inside realise they are fools, showing off their jewellery. So they use military style terms to make it seem they are not total wankers.