[TML] [OT] One for Gun Safty

[Anthony Jackson]

James Ramsay wrote:

> Given that most PC's often end up on worlds that make Iraq look safe, 
> carrying longarms and even squad support weapons, is just self defence. 
> In other worlds just carrying a knife will mark you as "looking for 
> trouble". Personally if you actually expect someone to attack you, then 
> you should be loaded for bear, a pistol is for preventing minor crime.

The main reason PCs are fond of pistols is very similar: How many Kewl 
pistol-using characters can you think of? Now, how many Kewl rifle-using 
characters can you think of? This same phenomenon also accounts for the 
use of melee weapons and martial arts.