Fast-Draw specialties and training

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by Donny Brook

I don't see why not. I think I've seen an EMS character with Fast-Draw (Syringe).

IRL, I've seen vets with this skill, although they usually get a +4 bonus for a previous grapple of the target.

In the Star Trek franchise, medical department characters definitely have Fast-Draw (Hypospray/Pneumohypo) as well as suitable levels of Brawling or Knife technique to use the hypospray in combat. In the current Strange New Worlds series, the younger version of Christine Chapel is frighteningly effective when using the hypospray as a fast-drawn, holdout weapon with Targeted Attack (Knife (Arteries & Veins/Neck)). McCoy was equally skilled in TOS.

Personally, I'd allow FD variants for any gadget or weapon that normally takes 1+ seconds to ready, but only to Ready it. Actually using the item requires another skill.