Hey Jeff; it's "ad hominem."

And when someone posts a bunch of drivel calling upon citizens to arm themselves to the teeth rather than find ways to actually improve life in this country, then I think an attack is called for; particularly when he/she infers that anyone who thinks gun control is a good idea is some sort of bleeding heart...

Goody for you for "reconsidering your position" after ten years of careful study. Some of us "loud anti-gunners" (as you put it) have thought long and hard about it too, longer than you, even, and still think gun laws should be stricter.