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Poll_Blind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 06:59 PM
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Why aren't merchant ships armed?
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  Really- does anyone know? Is there a reason or is it an option that some decide to exercise or not? I can imagine this could cause problems while they're in port but I guess they don't have to have .50 calibur guns on the deck- just sidearms or shotguns. I grew up in a reasonably rural part of the south and there was almost always a gun on board. Of course, that was due to the alligators and water moccasins, not pirates.

  Anyone? Or if there's some quick Wiki link or something which also explains it that would be appreciated.

Thanks,

PB
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