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MP5 pistol

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A semi-automatic copy of the famous MP5 series, domestically produced for the US market. Like the MP5, its roller delayed blowback action offers smooth shooting and precision, setting it apart from other submachine guns and pistol caliber carbines. This model is configured as a pistol to avoid inconvenient and costly NFA regulations. A welded-on section of M1913 rail offers convenient mounting for aftermarket optics, but precludes the use of claw mounts.

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multitool

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A cleverly designed all-in-one tool which combines several smaller tools into the handles of a pair of pliers.

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naginata

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A dull, slightly floppy replica of a Japanese polearm with a curved blade. With a little difficulty, you could use it administer a solid slap from a distance.

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naginata

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A sturdy polearm with a curved blade, made in the same manner as the katana and other Japanese blades. This one has a bit of wiggle to its blade and feels a bit shoddily made.

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nail bat

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A baseball bat with several nails driven through it, an excellent melee weapon.

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nail gun

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A tool used to drive nails into wood or other material. It could also be used as an ad-hoc weapon.

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nailboard

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A plank of wood with several nails through one end; essentially a simple mace. Makes an acceptable melee weapon.

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National Guard bayonet

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A Cold War era Army bayonet that has only partially been replaced by newer models. It has an apocalypse-proof full-tang, double-edged high steel blade terminating in a spear point. The no-frills design makes for both a good fighting knife and bayonet, a fact that was appreciated when reserve stocks of these were issued out to National Guardsmen.

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net

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A mesh of string and weights, traditionally used to catch fish and to entangle opponents in combat.

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nodachi

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A huge, curved, two-handed sword from Japan. It is surprisingly light for its size.

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nodachi

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A dull, cheaply-made replica of a huge, curved, two-handed sword from Japan. It is surprisingly light for its size.

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nodachi

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A huge, curved, two-handed sword from Japan. It is surprisingly light for its size, but also much bendier than a sword should be.

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nord

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A nail sword, or nord for short. This wooden sword has a dozen nails sticking out at jagged angles from the edge of the blade, making it much better at chopping than slashing.

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Olympic style target bow

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A highly refined, modern bow, but not all that useful, as the draw weight is very low.

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P365 handgun

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A 9mm conceal carry pistol.

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P90 automatic PDW

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A late 90s manufactured personal defense weapon (PDW), this automatic firearm fires the high-velocity, proprietary 5.7x28mm cartridge. Making use of top-mounted 50-round custom magazines which lock into the receiver of the weapon behind the grip, this little submachine gun packs quite the nasty payload. Its small, high-speed caliber makes it excellent at both defeating armored opponents and firing short bursts manageably.

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paintball gun

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A fairly harmless gun that shoots small paintballs.

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pair of antique scissors

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A pair of ornately decorated steel scissors. The handle is decorated with vicious-looking birds.

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pair of kiddie scissors

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A pair of short scissors designed with kids in mind. You can use them to cut things such as fabric or plastic apart, although they are probably subpar compared to other alternatives.

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pair of medical scissors

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A pair of medical scissors, typically used by nurses or paramedics to cut bandages or fabric.

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PAP AK-style rifle

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A civilian AK pattern rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.

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photonic gun

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Horks up a glob of congealed light.

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pickaxe

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A large steel pickaxe, suitable for breaking up hard things or (with enough skill) hard targets. Strike the earth!

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pike

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A medieval weapon consisting of a very long wooden shaft tipped with a steel spearhead.

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pike

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A dull, cheaply made replica of a medieval weapon consisting of a very long wooden shaft tipped with an iron spearhead.

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pike

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A medieval weapon consisting of a very long wooden shaft tipped with an iron spearhead. The head seems to be pretty dull, and the whole thing feels poorly made.

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pistol crossbow

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A small, concealable, pistol-like crossbow. It's weak due to its small size and draw, so it is best suited for hunting small game.

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pneumatic speargun

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A sophisticated underwater fishing implement designed to fire a specialized type of spear, with a dedicated hand pump to use with it. While highly effective when used underwater, it is nearly useless on dry land.

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pocket knife

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A small pocket knife. It isn't great for combat, but it's better than nothing. It's sharp enough to butcher with.

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poleaxe

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A polearm with an axe head, a small hammer on the back, and a short dagger-like spike on top. It's less heavy than most polearms and has a smaller head, making it slightly quicker.

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pool cue

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A hardwood stick designed for hitting colorful balls around a felt table. Truly, the coolest of sports.

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PPA-5

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The Portable Plasma Accelerator Model Five, developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation. This device uses highly advanced capacitor banks to create a torus of superheated hydrogen plasma and accelerate it to incredible speed. It was designed to take down heavy vehicles, and was expected to fully enter US Army service not long before the Cataclysm.

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PPQ pistol

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A semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP and accepting PPQ magazines.

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PPSh-41 submachine gun

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The Soviet-made PPSh-41 is a mass-produced selective-fire submachine gun. It has a relatively high rate of fire.

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PR-24 baton (extended)

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The Monadnock PR-24 baton is a collapsible, lightweight, side-handle baton used by law enforcement all over the world. The PR designation is rumored to mean Public Relations. Activate to retract.

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PR-24 baton (retracted)

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The Monadnock PR-24 baton is a collapsible, lightweight, side-handle baton used by law enforcement all over the world. The PR designation is rumored to mean Public Relations. Activate to extend.

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prototype gun

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A weapons platform you don't recognize. With its combination of black-finished steel, brown polymer furniture, and a number of proprietary bolts and fasteners to hold the pieces in place, this weapon looks like it belongs in a science fiction movie. The body has "XE" inlaid in the steel.

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PSL rifle

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The Romanian PSL is a designated marksman's rifle developed by Romania after political tensions with Soviet Russia forced them to develop their own alternative to the SVD.

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pump action varmint rifle

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A lightweight, wood framed pump action rifle, holding 15 rounds of .22 with an 18 inch barrel. While pump actions tend to be largely shotguns, they can be made in calibers such as .22 LR.

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punch dagger

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A short, sharp double-edged dagger made to be gripped in the palm, with the blade protruding between the fingers.

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qiang

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An ancient Chinese spear, typically with a tassel just below the spearhead and larger than most European spears. One of the four major weapons in folklore, alongside the dao saber, jian sword, and gun staff.

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rail-mounted crossbow

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A kit to attach a pair of crossbow arms and a firing rail to the barrel of a long firearm. It allows crossbow bolts to be fired.

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Ranged pulling implement

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this a pseudo item

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rapier

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A thin sword with an ornate hand guard. It looks like the preferred weapon of gentlemen and swashbucklers. Light and quick, it makes any battle a stylish battle.

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rapier

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A blunted, cheap replica of a thin sword with an ornate handguard. It looks like the preferred weapon of gentlemen and swashbucklers. Light and quick, it makes any battle a stylish battle.

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Remington 700 .30-06 rifle

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A very popular and durable hunting or sniping rifle. Popular among SWAT and US Marine snipers. Highly damaging, but perhaps not as accurate as the competing Browning BLR.

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repeating crossbow

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A custom-made crossbow with a clever mechanism that loads and fires bolts in a single motion. It has a wooden magazine that holds up to 10 bolts.

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reproduction .357 lever-action rifle

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This fine lever-action rifle is chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge, with an 20" barrel with a tube-fed magazine. Go get 'em cowboy!

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