Forget pistol crossbows and learn to use a stick

[Steve]

(5 August 2013, 16:11)Mortblanc Wrote:

(5 August 2013, 10:40)Steve Wrote: In a time when swords, bows, daggers, maces and more were carried into battle, many fighters chose a simple quarterstaff.

Don't underestimate a stout stick, here's a short manual on how to use one, I'm sure you can find others.

http://ejmas.com/jmanly/articles/2001/jm...y_0901.htm

Is there a rule that say I can't have both, and the sword and dagger?

No rules after TSHTF.

I worry that people are putting faith in toy weapons.

In my inexpert opinion fighting should be avoided if at all possible, but if unavoidable should be quick and decisive. I can see situations where a "pistol crossbow" will give someone a false sense of security and confidence that is totally incompatible with the actual capacity to end the fight.