Weapon Purpose

[Icelander]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Intimidation factor seems to be entirely cultural, though. Iraqis (for example) are more afraid of pistols than they are long arms and they basically ignore crew served weapons entirely. Americans I think are almost the opposite (at least I am, point an M2 at me and you've got my attention!).

Any theories on why?

Is it because pistols were actually used by the ruling clique and armed forces to execute people back when?

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Intimidation factor seems to be entirely cultural, though.

True, but for purposes of what weapons people find it fun to shoot (e.g. the shotguns being used for door opening), what matters is the culture of the shooter.