Cameras and Guns

I was over at my local camera shop today picking up a new printer, but that's the subject of another post for later. Ok, well two people picking up since the big printers are a bit heavy and awkward.Before the printer I was asking what they would pay for my old Leica (this was when the auction was still going). The buyer wasn't there so I didn't really have a chance to properly inquire about the used gear. But then I started talking to one of the sales guys. We started talking about lenses that look like bazookas and stuff like that. I brought up my dad's old rifle-stock camera mount.It was relatively common back in the 70s. We noted that if used one now we're liable to get shot... it really does look like a rifle.The subject of firearms had been broached.There's been an intersection between photographers and gun lovers.It's something that I've really known before. It's hard to say why, but I guess there's something to do with the precision of both. Both are activities that require focus and being at one with your gear.I don't know why really. But it's just perhaps an interesting coincidence.