Grappled & Ranged Attacks: Martial Arts vs. Tactical Shooting vs. Technical Grappling

[DouglasCole]

Originally Posted by vicky_molokh

How do these get reconciled?

Thanks in advance!

First: read the rule, and please quote it when you post these little tidbits, since you seem to have left out the key bit:

Originally Posted by Technical Grappling, p. 23

Aim or Concentrate
requires a Will roll at a penalty equal to your foe’s Trained ST,
modified for CP, maximum 0 – your CP may eliminate the
penalty but will never provide a bonus.

So the key is: GRAPPLE HIM BACK. If you can lower his Trained ST of his grapple, you can shoot better.