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Who Uses What

There are a bewildering array of firearms available, and it can sometimes be difficult to determine on the fly which should be carried by a specific NPC met, by encountered gangsters, or even by the PCs. This chart is meant to be a general guideline to help make this decision quickly.

Organization

Main Weapon

Secondary Weapon

Special Weapons

Armour

Misc.

Government Investigators

Sidearm

None

None

None or Ballistic Vest

Handcuffs

Military, Infantryman

Assault Rifle

Sidearm

Light MG, Underslung GL, Carbine

Ballistic Vest or Combat Vest

Frag Grenades (2x)

Military, Vehicle Crew

None, SMG, or PDW

Sidearm

None

Ballistic Vest or Combat Vest

None

Military; Pilot, officer, or non-combatant

Sidearm

None

None

Ballistic Vest or Combat Vest

None

Guerrilla Fighters

Varies, usually Assault Rifle

None or Sidearm

RPG

None or Ballistic Vest

None

Police Constable

Sidearm or Revolver

Club

Tac. Shotgun (in patrol car)

None or Stab Vest

Handcuffs and Pepper Spray or Taser

SWAT Team

SMG

Sidearm

Tac. Shotgun, Sniper

Ballistic Vest

Stun Grenades (2x)

Main Weapon: This column refers to, generally the weapon carried by most members of this group in the field, unless they are carrying a special weapon.

Secondary Weapon : The secondary weapon, typically a pistol, is generally used only when the main weapon is unavailable for some reason.

Special Weapons: This column merely lists a few other kinds of weapons used in place of the main weapon. For example, in the US military, generally one person per fireteam (four soldiers) has a light machine gun, one has an assault rifle with an under slung grenade launcher, and the other two have assault rifles or carbines.

Armour: This column refers to the armour, if any, worn on duty by these groups.

Misc: This column refers to other key gear that might be carried on duty. It is not exhaustive.



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