# Let us put a gun in our waistbands

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689>\
**Category:** The Drawing Board\
**Created:** [September 9, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689 "2020-09-09T13:54:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![4R53N1C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/4r53n1c/32/6819_2.png) [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689/1 "2020-09-09T13:54:32Z")

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It’s possible IRL, so it should be possible in game, right? As long as you are wearing pants, you should be able to put a gun in your waistband. Maybe have some minor encumbrance penalty.

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**Author:** ![GiggleGrassGatherer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/gigglegrassgatherer/32/7743_2.png) [@GiggleGrassGatherer](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/GiggleGrassGatherer)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689/2 "2020-09-09T14:07:17Z")

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I’m okay with it, if the following conditions are met:  
-if you run, it will spontaneously drop on ground  
-if you use any move from any martial art style, it will spontaneously drop on ground  
-if you try climbing up/down spigots or ladders, it will spontaneously drop on ground  
-if you do anything requiring at least a modest level of exercise, it will spontaneously drop on ground  
-if you are suddenly hurt or at high pain threshold, it will spontaneously drop on ground  
-if something else happens, well, I think you get what I’m getting at

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**Author:** ![Vastin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/vastin/32/9912_2.png) [@Vastin](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vastin)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689/3 "2020-09-09T15:35:57Z")

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On a slightly related note, holsters are an oddly rare drop for a game world with ~6 bazillion guns in it. I mean, you can find all kinds of ankle holsters, back holsters, concealed holsters - but a good old fashioned hip holster, the one you need to fashion harnesses and stuff from? GL/w that.

Oh, and its crafting recipe is also rare.

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**Author:** ![Theundyingcode](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theundyingcode/32/500_2.png) [@Theundyingcode](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Theundyingcode)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689/4 "2020-09-09T19:01:47Z")

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You can “hack” them in now using the Bionics mechanics. Couple years ago, I made a character who started with an arm crossbow (Monster Hunter’s Slinger except inspired by something else).

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**Author:** ![4R53N1C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/4r53n1c/32/6819_2.png) [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/let-us-put-a-gun-in-our-waistbands/24689/5 "2020-09-09T20:54:54Z")

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That makes no logical sense. Unless your pants are 10 sizes too big, a gun will stay in your waistband pretty securely. Otherwise you’d see a lot of guns on the sidewalk.