A complex arrangement of metal parts that is capable of discharging a lead
peice at very high speeds, high enough to penetrate fleash and thin slabs of
wood. Serves as humankind's (so far) permanent replacement for spears, staffs, swords, daggars, etc. as most effective weapons. Most commonly used for self-defense, murder, killing hostiles, recreational shooting, the standard
issue weapons for armies, militias, etc.