
A stranger visiting the average medieval village wearing a suit of plate armor would be every bit as conspicuous – and threatening – as a person carrying an assault rifle into a corner grocery store today!" This applies in historical settings as well. Most settings have laws or customs that govern the weapons and armor you may wear on the street or on the job without attracting attention (see Legality Class,box).

Legality Class (LC) is how the weapon is viewed by the legal authorities. But usually falling by the wayside are two other stats that can be critical - LC and CR. A few people might even consider cost*, or a coolness factor, or characterization. When choosing weapons in GURPS, generally people care about a few combat stats - damage, parry, weight. To determine what weapons to carry, consider your situation first, and then your skills, strength, and budget.
