Firearms for d20 Modern (5E) Adventures
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Firearms
Firearms fall into three categories: handguns,
longarms, and heavy weapons.
When using a firearm, the wielder applies his or
her Dexterity modifier to the attack and damage
rolls.
Exotic Weapons
In modern adventures, a class can grant you
proficiency with handguns or longarms. But the heavy
weapons featured in this document uses a special rule
for exotic weapons.
Most exotic weapons are either atypical in form or
improved variations of other melee or ranged
weapons. Because each exotic weapon is unique in
how it is manipulated and employed, a separate
proficiency is required for each one in order to add
your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack
you make with that weapon.
The GM can create exotic melee weapons using this
rule. An exotic melee weapon don’t fit into the
categories of simple or martial weapons, and requires
a specific proficiency in order to add your proficiency
bonus to the attack rolls made with that weapon.
New Damage Type: Ballistic
Bullets shoot from firearms deals ballistic damage. Is a
subtype of piercing damage, this means that all
ballistic damage counts as piercing damage, but not all
piercing damage counts as ballistic damage.
Properties
Firearms use special ammunition, and some of
them have the burst fire or reload properties.
Ammunition. The ammunition of a firearm is
destroyed upon use. Early and modern firearms use
bullets.
Burst Fire. A weapon that has the burst fire
property can make a normal single-target attack, or
it can spray a 10-foot-cube area within normal
range with shots. Each creature in the area must
succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take
the weapon’s normal damage. This action uses ten
pieces of ammunition.
Reload. A limited number of shots can be made
with a weapon that has a reload property. A
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to reload it.
Handguns
A handgun is a personal firearm that can be used
one-handed. This group includes autoloaders,
revolvers, and machine pistols.
Autoloaders (sometimes called “automatics”)
feature removable box magazines, and some
models hold quite a lot of ammunition. They work
by using the energy of a shot fired to throw back a
slide, eject the shot’s shell casing, and scoop the
next round into the chamber. They are more
complex than revolvers, but nevertheless have
become increasingly popular.
Revolvers are relatively simple firearms that store
several rounds (usually six) in a revolving cylinder.
As the trigger is pulled, the cylinder revolves to
bring the next bullet in line with the barrel.
Machine pistols are automatic weapons small
enough to be fired with one hand. Some are
autoloader pistols modified to fire a burst of bullets
in a single pull of the trigger, while others are
modified submachine guns, cut down in size and
weight to allow one-handed use.
Beretta 92FS. The standard service pistol used by
many military and law enforcement agencies.
CIS ST Kinetics. The CIS is a handgun part
submachine gun, part machine pistol designed by
ST Kinetics of Singapore.
Colt Cobra. The Colt Cobra is a compact double-
action revolver with short barrel and cylinder.
Desert Eagle. Manufactured by Israeli Military
Industries, the Desert Eagle is the king of large-
frame, heavy-caliber autoloaders. The version on
Table: Firearms fires the massive .50 Action
Express round. The Desert Eagle also comes in .
357 Magnum and .44 Magnum models.
Flintlock Pistol. An eighteenth century flintlock
pistol. Some flintlocks are specially designed as
dueling pistols, featuring elaborated decorations
and sold in a luxury carved wooden box.
Glock 19. The Glock is typical of 9mm self-
loading pistols carried by many police officers and
military personnel.
Glock 40. A Glock autoloader chambered for the
slightly more powerful 10mm round.
Jericho 941 FS. The Jericho 941 is a
semiautomatic pistol manufactured by Israeli
Military Industries
S&W M&P 45 Shield. A popular .45
semiautomatic pistol, short and easy to conceal.
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 Firearms
Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties
Handguns
Beretta 92FS (9mm autoloader) $600 2d6 ballistic 2lb. Ammunition (range 50/150), reload (15 shots)
CIS ST Kinetics (9mm machine pistol) $600 2d6 ballistic 3lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), burst fire, reload (30 shots)
Colt Cobra (.38 revolver) $500 2d6 ballistic 1lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), reload (6 shots)
Desert Eagle (.50AE autoloader) $800 2d8 ballistic 4lb. Ammunition (range 50/150), reload (8 shots)
Flintlock pistol (shot and powder) $1.000 1d10 ballistic 3lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), loading
Glock 19 (9mm autoloader) $500 2d6 ballistic 2lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), reload (15 shots)
Glock 40 (10mm autoloader) $600 2d6 ballistic 2lb. Ammunition (range 50/150), reload (15 shots)
Jericho 941 FS (9mm autoloader) $600 2d6 ballistic 2lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), reload (16 shots)
S&W M&P 45 Shield (.45 autoloader) $650 2d6 ballistic 1lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), reload (7 shots)
S&W M629 (.44 magnum revolver) $500 2d8 ballistic 2lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), reload (6 shots)

Longarms
AA-12 (12-gauge shotgun) $2.000 2d8 ballistic 16lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), heavy, reload (20 shots), two-
handed
AKM/AK-47 (7.62mmR assault rifle) $1.000 2d8 ballistic 10lb. Ammunition (range 70/210), burst fire, reload (30 shots),
two-handed
Barret XM-109 (25x59mm antimaterial $3.000 2d12 ballistic 33lb. Ammunition (range 120/360), heavy, reload (5 shots), two-
rifle) handed
Benelli M4 S90 (12-gauge shotgun) $800 2d8 ballistic 8lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (7 shots), two-handed
Colt M4 Carbine (5.56mm assault rifle) $1.800 2d8 ballistic 7lb. Ammunition (range 80/240), burst fire, reload (30 shots),
two-handed
FN F2000 (5.56mm assault rifle) $2.000 2d8 ballistic 8lb. Ammunition (range 80/240), burst fire, reload (30 shots),
two-handed
HK 433 (5.56mm assault rifle) $2.000 2d8 ballistic 7lb. Ammunition (range 80/240), burst fire, reload (30 shots),
two-handed
HK MP7A2 (4.6mm submachine gun) $2.000 2d6 ballistic 5lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), burst fire, reload (40 shots),
two-handed
HK MSG90 A2 (7.62mm sniper rifle) $2.100 2d10 ballistic 14lb. Ammunition (range 90/270), heavy, reload (20 shots), two-
handed
KSG-25 (12-gauge shotgun) $1.600 2d8 ballistic 9lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (20 shots), two-handed
Musket (shot and powder) $1.500 1d12 ballistic 10lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), loading, two-handed, two-
handed
Sawed-off Shotgun (12-gauge) $400 2d8 ballistic 4lb. Special, ammunition (range 10/30), reload (2 shots)
Uzi (9mm submachine gun) $1.500 2d6 ballistic 8lb. Ammunition (range 40/120), burst fire, reload (20 shots),
two-handed
Winchester-94 (.444 hunting rifle) $400 2d10 ballistic 7lb. Ammunition (range 80/240), reload (6 shots), two-handed

Heavy Weapons (each requires a specific proficiency)

FGM-148 (missile launcher) $10.000 10d8 thunder 40lb. Special, ammunition (range 150/450), heavy, loading, two-
handed
HK XM-25 (25x40mm assault rifle) $4.000 4d6 ballistic 10lb. Special, ammunition (range 80/240), reload (5 shots), two-
handed
M72A3 LAW (rocket launcher) $1.200 10d6 thunder 5lb. Special, ammunition (range 150/450), loading, two-handed
Rail Gun (tungsten shard) $4.000 3d12 ballistic 18lb. Ammunition (range 100/300), heavy, reload (20 shots), two-
handed
XM-312 (.50 machinegun) $2.500 2d10 ballistic 42lb. Ammunition (range 100/300), burst fire, heavy, reload (50
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S&W M629. A classic Smith & Wesson revolver,
known for its deafening sound, bright muzzle
flash, and powerful recoil.
Longarms
Longarms are personal firearms that require two
hands to be fired. This group includes hunting and
sniping rifles, assault rifles, antimaterial rifles,
shotguns, and most submachine guns.
The basic longarm is the rifle, a group that includes
both hunting rifles and sniper rifles. Most rifles
are autoloaders, and they function internally in a
manner very similar to autoloader pistols. Some
models are operated manually, however, with the
user having to work a bolt or lever between each
shot. Assault rifles are rifles designed for military
use and feature automatic as well as semiautomatic
fire. Antimaterial rifles can be though of as
extremely large and heavy sniper rifles designed to
destroy enemy equipment.
Shotguns are large-bore weapons that primarily
fire shells full of small projectiles. They tend to be
powerful, but only at short range.
Submachine guns are relatively compact
longarms that generally fire pistol ammunition.
They can fire on automatic.
AA-12. The Auto Assault-12 is an automatic
shotgun with little recoil and a loader with capacity
for up to thirty-two cartridges.
AKM/AK-47. This assault rifle of the old Soviet
Union is one of the most popular firearms in the
world, having found common use in scores of bush
wars and insurrections — on all sides of such
conflicts. The AKM is a slightly more modern
version of the AK-47, but functions essentially the
same.
Barrett XM-109. The antimaterial rifle XM-109
fires the huge 25x59mm explosive round. Because
its explosive features a shaped charge designed to
penetrate the armor of military vehicles, the XM-
109 ignores up to 10 points of damage threshold if
it strikes a vehicle, building, or object.
Benelli M4 Super 90. A tactical 12-gauge
semiautomatic shotgun. Many military and law
enforcement agencies use this or similar weapons.
Colt M4 Carbine. Typical assault rifle featuring
three fire options: single shot, three-round burst
and automatic fire.
FN F2000. The Belgian assault rifle FN F2000 is
short, with an ambidextrous design, and loader at
the rear of its grip. It features a built-in optical
sight and three fire options: single shot, three-
round burst and automatic fire.
HK 433. The HK 433 assault rifle is light-weighted
and reliable. The version on Table: Firearms fires
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7.62mm model.
HK MP7A2. Light-weighted and compact, the HK
MP7A2 can even be carried on a hip holster
slightly larger than a pistol holster.
HK MSG90 A2. This high-precision sniper rifle,
based on the design of the HK G3/PSG1, has a
fully adjustable trigger, among other possible
customizations. The MSG90 comes with a
standard scope.
KSG-25. The KSG-25 shotgun has an elongated
double barrel that can hold up to ten 12-gauge
cartridges at each one.
Musket. A musket created by the end of the
seventeenth century.
Sawed-Off Shotgun. This is a 12-gauge, double-
barreled shotgun with the stock and barrels sawed
short. All that’s left of the stock is a pistol grip, and
the barrels are roughly 12 inches long. Sawed-off
shotguns are generally illegal; most are homemade
by cutting down a standard shotgun. If this weapon
if fully-loaded, you can fire both barrels at once,
dealing +1 die of damage on a hit. Attacking this
way uses both shotgun shells.
Uzi. Designed in the 1950s for the Israeli army, the
Uzi has become the most popular submachine gun
in the world. It features a collapsible stock, making
it extremely compact.
Winchester 94. The Winchester Model 94 Big
Bore is a lever-action rifle typical of big-bore
hunting rifles found around the world.
Heavy Weapons
The weapons covered in this section fall under the
exotic weapons category. You must have the
proficiency for each one of these weapons
separately to add your proficiency bonus to the
attack roll for any attack you make with that
weapon (see the Exotic Weapons box at page 1).
FGM-148. The FGM-148 Javelin is a North
American missile launcher that counts with the
fire-and-forget system. After being fired, the
missile can locate and destroy its target
automatically, independently of its firer. You can
forgo your movement on your turn and use a bonus
action to lock the targeting system of the FGM-148
at your target to gain advantage on your attack roll.
If you want a faster action, you can fire the FGM-
148 without locking the target, if you do so, you
will not have advantage on your attack roll. When
the FGM-148 hits its target, it explodes like a
grenade or other explosive, dealing 10d8 thunder
damage to all creatures within a 20-foot radius (DC
18 Dexterity saving throw for half damage).
Because its explosive features a shaped charge
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designed to penetrate the armor of military of the projectile breaking the sound barrier makes
vehicles, the FGM-148 ignores up to 10 points of it not suitable for stealth actions.
damage threshold if it strikes a vehicle, building, or XM-312. The General Dynamics XM-312 heavy-
object. However, this only applies to the target duty .50-caliber machinegun is a very common
struck, not to other objects within the burst radius. vehicle-mounted military weapon. The version on
The FGM-148 has a minimum range of 80 feet. If Table: Firearms is feed by a 50-round box,
fired against a target closer than 80 feet away, it alternatively, the weapon can be loaded by an
does not arm and will not explode. ammunition belt. A fire assistant can clip new
HK XM-25. The XM-25 rifle appeared during the ammunition belts together, keeping the weapon fed
military operations on Afghanistan. In practice, it for the gunner.
works like a grenade launcher. The electronic
25x40mm cartridge features two detonation Ammunition
modes: detonate-on-impact (in which the cartridge Ammunition for firearms and other ranged
explodes when it hits a target) and air burst (in weapons is covered on Table: Ammunition.
which the cartridge explodes in the air after
traveling a certain distance). It’s perfect for
Ammunition
surprising enemies behind cover. When the XM-25
hits its target, it explodes like a grenade or other Ammunition Type (Quantity) Cost
explosive, dealing 3d6 ballistic damage to all 5.56mm (20) $25
creatures within a 5-foot radius (DC 15 Dexterity
saving throw for half damage). The XM-25 deals 7.62mm (20) $40
1d6 extra damage (for a total of 4d6 ballistic 7.62mmR (20) $35
damage, as noted on the Table: Firearms) to the
.444 cliber (20) $40
target struck, but not to other objects within the
burst radius. Alternatively, you can make the XM- .50 caliber (20) $43
25 bursts at any point of its trajectory. In this case, 4.6mm (50) $12
no attack roll is needed, no target is hit, and all
creatures within the burst radius can attempt a 9mm (50) $12
Dexterity saving throw to halve the damage. As if 10mm (50) $20
it wasn’t dangerous enough, the XM-25 rifle
.38 special (50) $24
features a built-in thermal sight.
M72A3 LAW. The LAW (light antitank weapon) is .357 caliber (50) $20
a disposable, one-shot rocket launcher. It comes as .44 caliber (50) $34
a short, telescoped fiberglass and aluminum tube.
Before using the weapon, the firer must first arm .45 caliber (50) $37
and extend the tube with a bonus action. When the .50AE caliber (50) $40
LAW hits its target, it explodes like a grenade or
12-gauge buckshot (10) $30
other explosive, dealing 10d6 thunder damage to
all creatures within a 10-foot radius (DC 18 12-gauge birdshot (10) $15
Dexterity saving throw for half damage). Because 12-gauge firefly (10) $40
its explosive features a shaped charge designed to
penetrate the armor of military vehicles, the LAW 12-gauge r. slug (10) $40
ignores up to 10 points of damage threshold if it tungsten shard (20) $50
strikes a vehicle, building, or object. However, this
25x40mm (5) $150
only applies to the target struck, not to other
objects within the burst radius. The M72 has a 25x59mm (5) $150
minimum range of 30 feet. If fired against a target Arrow (12) $30
closer than 30 feet away, it does not arm and will
not explode. Crossbow bolt (12) $24
Rail Gun. The rail gun doesn’t fire explosive Explosive crossbow bolt (4) $40
projectiles, instead of it, tungsten shards are
magnetically accelerated along the rail gun’s length Shot and powder (10) $40
at supersonic velocities. Although the weapon
doesn’t leave capsules behind, the deafening noise 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 7.62mmR, .444, .50: These
calibers of ammunition are generally used in rifles,

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assault rifles, or machine guns, and are sold in
boxes of 20 bullets each. The 7.62mmR is used in
Explosives and Area Weapons
the AKM and other ex-Soviet weapon types, and is These weapons explode or burst, dealing damage
not compatible with the larger 7.62mm cartridge. to creatures or objects within an area.
The .50 caliber is a huge cartridge generally fired Explosives can be thrown or set off in place,
from heavy machineguns, but also adapted to a few depending on the type of explosive device.
models of powerful sniper rifles. Dynamite and hand grenades are examples of these
4.6mm, 9mm, 10mm, .38 S, .44, .45, .50AE: weapons.
These calibers are generally used in pistols or All explosives must be detonated. Some, such as
submachine guns, and are sold in boxes of 50 grenades, include built-in detonators. Others
bullets each. The .50AE pistol round is not require timers or other devices to set them off.
compatible with the much larger .50 rifle-caliber Detonators are covered in Weapon Accessories.
cartridge (see above).
12-gauge Buckshot: Shotgun cartridges, also Explosives and Area Weapons
known as buckshot, are sold in boxes of ten. Weapon Cost Weight
Birdshot: This is a light ammunition for shotguns.
A shotgun loaded with the birdshot cartridge use C4/Semtex $150 1lb.
d6s instead of d8s on damage rolls. Dynamite (stick) $60 1lb.
Firefly: Special 12-gauge incendiary cartridges. A Grenades
shotgun loaded with the firefly cartridge deals
additional 1d4 fire damage. The fire ignites any Fragmentation $200 1lb.
flammable objects that aren’t being worn or Smoke $100 2lb.
carried.
R. Slug: Special 12-gauge solid cartridges. A Teargas $150 2lb.
shotgun loaded with the r. Slug cartridge increases Flamethrower $400 50lb.
both its normal and long ranges in 10 feet.
M79 (grenade launcher) $1.000 7lb.
Tungsten Shard: Ammunition used in personal
rail guns. They are sold in boxes of 20 bolts each. 40mm grenades
25x40mm, 25x59mm: The explosive 25mm Fragmentation $75 1lb.
cartridge comes in two different versions: the low-
velocity 25x40mm ammunition developed for the Acid $75 2lb.
HK XM-25 rifle; and the high-velocity 25x59 Fireflush $75 21lb.
ammunition for the Barrett XM-109 antimaterial
rifle. The 25x59mm ammunition doesn’t feature C4/Semtex. So-called “plastic” explosives
the airburst detonation mode. They are sold in resemble slabs of wax. Hard and translucent when
boxes of 5 rounds each. cold, these explosives warm up when kneaded, and
Arrow: Arrows come in quivers of 12 and are used then can be coaxed to take various shapes. A
with the short or longbow and other types of character can place a 1-pound block of C4/Semtex
archery weapons. These missile weapons consist of and set it to detonate. Each creature within 10 feet
a slender shaft and a pointed head. of that point must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving
Crossbow Bolt: A shaft or missile designed to be throw, taking 4d6 bludgeoning damage on a failed
shot from a crossbow, bolts come in quivers of 12. save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Explosive Crossbow Bolt: A shaft featuring an Additional blocks can be wired together with a
explosive charge on its point designed to be shot successful DC 10 Intelligence check with a
from a crossbow. When the explosive bolt hits its demolition kit, increasing the damage and burst
target, it explodes dealing 3d6 thunder damage to radius; each additional block increases the damage
all creatures within a 10-foot radius (Dex. Save DC by +2d6 and the burst radius by 2 feet.
13 for half damage; the target hit can’t make this C4 is sold in 4-block packages. The cost given
saving throw). Explosive bolts come in boxes of 4. represents a package of 4 blocks. C4/Semtex
Shot and Powder: This ammunition consists in requires a detonator to set off. It is considered to be
one shot and powder to reload muskets and a moderate explosive for the purpose of using a
flintlock pistols. Shots and powder are sold in chemist’s supplies check to manufacture it.
amounts enough for 10 shots. Dynamite. As an action, a creature can light a stick
of dynamite and throw it at a point up to 60 feet
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must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking be used as hand grenades, and the M79 can’t shoot
3d6 thunder damage on a failed save, or half as hand grenades. With the M79, a character can
much damage on a successful one. propel a 40mm grenade up to 120 feet away. The
A character can bind sticks of dynamite together so 40mm grenade has a minimum range of 40 feet. If
they explode at the same time. Each additional fired against a target closer than 40 feet away, it
stick increases the damage by 1d6 (to a maximum does not arm and will not explode.
of 10d6) and the burst radius by 5 feet (to a 40mm Fragmentation Grenade. Each creature
maximum of 20 feet). within 20 feet of an exploding 40mm
Dynamite can be rigged with a longer fuse to fragmentation grenade must make a DC 15
explode after a set amount of time, usually 1 to 6 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d6 piercing
rounds. Roll initiative for dynamite. After the set damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
number of rounds goes by, the dynamite explodes successful one. The cost given is for a box of 6
on that initiative. grenades.
Grenades. As an action, a character can throw a 40mm Acid Grenade. Each creature within 20 feet
grenade at a point up to 60 feet away. Each of an exploding 40mm acid grenade must make a
creature within 20 feet of an exploding DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 acid
fragmentation grenade must make a DC 15 damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d6 piercing successful one. The cost given is for a box of 6
damage on a failed save, or half as much on a grenades.
successful one. 40mm Fireflush Grenade. A fireflush grenade
One round after a smoke grenade lands, it emits a contains a chemical compound that combusts
cloud of smoke that creates a heavily obscured area immediately upon contact with oxygen. Each
in a 20-foot radius. A moderate wind (at least 10 creature within 10 feet of an exploding 40mm
miles per hour) disperses the smoke in 4 rounds; a fireflush grenade must make a DC 15 Dexterity
strong wind (20 or more miles per hour) disperses saving throw, taking 3d6 fire damage on a failed
it in 1 round. save, or half as much on a successful one. The fire
A teargas grenade functions just as a smoke ignites any flammable objects that aren’t being
grenade, with the difference that a creature caught worn or carried. The cost given is for a box of 6
in a cloud of tear gas must make DC 15 grenades.
Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. This
effect lasts as long as the creature is in the cloud
and for 1d6 rounds after it leaves the cloud. Those
Weapons Accessories
who succeed at their saves but remain in the cloud As if modern weapons weren’t dangerous enough,
must continue to save each round. A gas mask a number of accessories can increase their utility or
renders the target immune to the effects. efficiency.
Flamethrower. A flamethrower consists of a
pressurized backpack containing fuel, connected to Weapons Accessories
a tube with a nozzle. It shoots a 5-foot-wide, 30- Item Cost Weight
foot-long line of flame. Any creature caught in the
line of flame must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving Box magazine $40 ½lb.
throw, taking 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or Detonator
half as much on a successful one. Blasting cap $75 ½lb.
A flamethrower’s backpack has 10 hit points. A
backpack reduced to 0 hit points ruptures and Radio control $70 ½lb.
explodes, dealing 6d6 fire damage to the wearer Timed $500 ½lb.
and each creature within a 5-foot radius must make
a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 fire Wired (100 feet) $60 1lb.
damage on a failed save, or half as much on a Holster
successful one.
Hip $30 1lb.
A flamethrower can shoot 10 times before the fuel
supply is depleted. Refilling or replacing a fuel Concealed carry $50 1lb.
pack has costs $50. Illuminator $50 ½lb.
M79. This simple weapon is a single-shot grenade
launcher. It fires 40mm grenades that look like Laser sight $125 ½lb.
huge bullets an inch and a half across; they can’t Scope

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 Standard $80 ½lb.
Electro-optical $1.000 3lb.
Thermal $1.500 3lb.
Speed loader $10 ½lb.
Suppressor
Pistol $200 1lb.
Rifle $400 4lb.
Box Magazine. For weapons that use box
magazines, a character can purchase extras.
Loading these extra magazines ahead of time and
keeping them in a handy place makes it easy to
reload a weapon in combat.
Detonator. A detonator activates an explosive,
causing it to explode. The device consists of an
electrically activated blasting cap and some sort of
device that delivers the electrical charge to set off
the blasting cap. A creature proficient with a
demolition kit can connect a detonator to an
explosive with a successful DC 12 Intelligence
check. Failure means that the explosive fails to go
off as planned. Failure by 5 or more means the
explosive goes off as the detonator is being
installed.
Blasting Cap. This is a detonator without a built-in
controller. A creature proficient with a demolition
kit can wire a blasting cap into any electrical
device (such as a light switch or a car’s ignition
switch) with a successful DC 10 Intelligence
check. When the electrical device is activated, the
detonator goes off.
Radio Control. This device consists of two parts:
the detonator itself and the activation device. The
activation device is an electronic item about the
size of a deck of cards, with an antenna, a safety,
and an activation switch. When the switch is
toggled, the activation device sends a signal to the
detonator by radio, setting it off. It has a range of
500 feet.
Timed. This is an electronic timer connected to the
detonator. Like an alarm clock, it can be set to go
off at a particular time.
Wired. This is the simplest form of detonator. The
blasting cap connects by a wire to an activation
device, usually a small pistol-grip device that the
user squeezes. The detonator comes with 100 feet
of wire, but a creature proficient with demolition
kit can link longer lengths with a successful DC 10
Intelligence check.
Holster. Holsters are generally available for all
handguns. A hip holster holds the weapon in an
easily accessed — and easily seen —location. A
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concealed carry holster is designed to help keep a
weapon out of sight. In most cases, this is a
shoulder holster (the weapon fits under the
wearer’s armpit, presumably beneath a jacket).
Illuminator. An illuminator is a small flashlight
that mounts to a firearm, freeing up one of the
user’s hands. It functions as a standard flashlight.
Laser Sight. This small laser mounts on a firearm,
and projects a tiny red dot on the weapon’s target.
A laser sight grants a +1 bonus on all attack rolls
made against targets no farther than 30 feet away.
However, a laser sight can’t be used outdoors
during the daytime.
Scope. A scope is a sighting device that makes it
easier to hit targets at long range. However,
although a scope magnifies the image of the target,
it has a very limited field of view, making it
difficult to use.
A standard scope increases the range increment
for a ranged weapon by one-half (multiply by 1,5).
However, to use a scope a character can’t move
during his or her turn to acquire his or her target. If
the character changes targets or otherwise lose
sight of the target, he or she loses the benefit of the
scope.
An electro-optical scope functions the same as a
standard scope in normal light. In darkness,
however, the user sees through it as if he or she
had the Darkvision ability.
A thermal scope functions the same as a standard
scope in normal light. In darkness, however, the
user sees through it as if he or she had the Thermal
Vision ability.
Speed Loader. A speed loader holds a number of
bullets in a ring, in a position that mirrors the
chambers in a revolver cylinder. Using a speed
loader saves time in reloading a revolver, since a
character can insert all the bullets at once.
Suppressor. A suppressor fits on the end of a
firearm, capturing the gases traveling at supersonic
speed that propel a bullet as it is fired. This
eliminates the noise from the bullet’s firing,
dramatically reducing the sound the weapon makes
when it is used. For handguns, the only sound is
the mechanical action of the weapon requiring a
DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check to be noticed.
For longarms, the supersonic speed of the bullet
itself still makes noise. However, it’s difficult to
tell where the sound is coming from, requiring a
DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check to locate the
source of the gunfire.
A creature proficient with mechanic’s tools can
modify a weapon to accept a suppressor with a
successful DC 13 Intelligence check. Once a
weapon has been modified in this manner, a
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action.
Suppressors cannot be used on revolvers or
shotguns. A suppressor purchased for one weapon
can be used for any other weapon that fires the
same caliber of ammunition.

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