Guide to Modern Firearms

BESMFOURTH EDITION

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TRI-STAT EMPORIUM

BESM Fourth Edition created and written by Mark MacKinnon

BESM Fourth Edition published by Dyskami Publishing Company with Japanime Games

Tri-Stat Emporium, Tri-Stat System, and BESM are trademarks of White Wolf Entertainment AB

Tri-Stat System text © 2020 White Wolf Entertainment AB. All rights reserved under international law.

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CREDITSCREDITS

WRITTEN BYMagavarico “The Magpie”

ARTWORK BYRB_comics, Kaytlen Rael, F15XAllen, Erich Von Hase, Mike Leonard, Mark C. Dudley, UsagiBounce, Strike Boogie, Francis Tsai, Chabibit, Niko Geyer

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION BYMagavarico “The Magpie”

SPECIAL THANKS TOMark MacKinnon, RB_comics, Erich Von Hase, Mike Leonard, Mark C. Dudley, UsagiBounce, Thomas Tibbs, saberxpert, Jennifer Dark, Adrian Segovia, Jazmyne Maxwell, Nathan Maxwell, Kenneth Mullikin, George Menke, Casey Gartner, The BESM Fourth Edition Social Media Groups, and Suki the Service Dog

BESM FOURTH EDITION CREATED AND WRITTEN BYMark MacKinnon

BESM FOURTH EDITION PUBLISHED BYDyskami Publishing Company with Japanime Games

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FOREWORDFOREWORDBY MARK MACKINNON

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Hot Rods and Gun Bunnies debuted 20 years ago as the action-adventure expansion for BESM First Edition. Gamers love equipping their characters with sleek weapons, after all, and 90s anime was rife with guns and cars. BESM was never intended to offer super-crunchy game mechanic options, and this core framework carries through all editions. There’s a lot of imprecision and hand-waiving with BESM weapons – though we view it as a feature, not a bug.

It doesn’t need to be like this, though. The Guide to Modern Firearms demonstrates BESM Fourth Edition’s weapon potential with excellence.

I’ll admit that my knowledge of guns is primarily of the cinematic variety, with no practical real-world exposure. There is an astounding amount of information in this book that makes it easy for players to up their game when incorporating modern firearms in their anime and manga adventures. The writing and game stats stay true to BESM’s core rules-light philosophy, yet offers more detail and accuracy at the same time. For weapon aficionados, you could say it’s an ideal balance around the gaming table.

The Guide to Modern Firearms is a prime example of why Dyskami Publishing created the Tri-Stat Emporium community content programme on DriveThruRPG. We wanted to make it easy to unlock a wealth of creative potential, and get these types of BESM game expansions into your hands. I am confident you’re going to love pouring over these 100+ pages as you outfit your characters.

On a more personal note, The Guide to Modern Firearms has made a tremendous impact on my family.In late 2019, my wife, Karen, was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This disease has been incredibly

stressful for Karen and our family, and she is doing her best to remain positive and keep hopeful during her treatment regimen. Since Karen is unable to continue working in her nursing profession – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, with her compromised immune system – there are additional stresses related to Karen’s eliminated employment income and increased family medical expenses.

Though Karen is a complete stranger to him, this books creator and author, Magavarico, donated his hard work on the project to Karen after she made her battle with cancer public. Magavarico showed Karen and my family incredible kindness and compassion by encouraging Karen to publish The Guide to Modern Firearms under her Just Honey Badger It imprint on the Emporium. All proceeds from the sale of this book are supporting Karen and our family, and I thank you so very much on all our behalf.

Mark MacKinnonAuthor, BESM Fourth EditionMay 2020Sam

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TRI-STAT EMPORIUM 2CREDITS 3FOREWORD 5TABLE OF CONTENTS 6

INTRODUCTION 7WHY THIS GUIDE 8

ORGANIZATION 8GUN TERMINOLOGY 8

ACCESSORIES & CUSTOMIZATION 11COST 12NEW DEFECTS 12

Degradation 12Weapon Legalities 12Special Requirement (Regular Cleaning) 13

NEW ACTION 13Cover Fire 13

OPTICS 13ACCESSORIES 14

AMMUNITION 15Capacity 15The Chamber 15Ammo Variants 15

PISTOL & RIFLE AMMO VARIANTS 16SHOTGUN AMMO VARIANTS 17

40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER 1840MM GRENADE LAUNCHER 18

.22 LR Adapter 18

.22 Beehive Adapter 18Fragmentation 18Baton 18Buckshot 19Concussion 19Drone Catcher 19Flash-Bang 19Incendiary 19Shotgun Adapter 19Slug 19Smoke 19Tear Gas 20Use All Variations 20

CARTRIDGES & FIREARMS 21READING AN ENTRY 22

Multi-Chambered Firearms 22DERIVING THE ATTRIBUTES 23

The 9(4)18 Standard 24They’re Not the Same! 24Inaccuracy of Accuracy 24Why Not-- 24Re-Skinning 25Style Over Substance 25

PISTOLS & RIFLES 26.17 HMR/HM2 265mm Short Caseless 275.45 Soviet 28FN 5.7mm 29.22 Short, LR, & WMR 30.221 Fireball 32.25 ACP 33.256 Winchester Magnum 34.32, .32 S&W, & .32 Long 35.223 Armalite (5.56 NATO) 36

Howa Type-89 38.224 Valkyrie 406.5 Creedmoor 416.8mm NGSW Telescoped 427mm Spanish Mauser 437mm Medium 44.270 Winchester 457.5 FK 467.5mm French MAS 477.5mm Swiss 48.30-06 Springfield 497.62 Soviet / NATO 507.63 Mauser 51Minigun & Microgun 527.65 Argentine Mauser 54.30-30 Winchester 55.300 Winchester Magnum 56.308 Winchester 57.303 British 587.92 Mauser 598mm Mannlicher 60.338 Lapua Magnum 61.338 Norma Magnum 62.380 ACP 639mm Makarov (9x18) 649mm (9x19) 65Laugo Alien 66.38 ACP 68.38 Special 69.38 Super 70.357 Magnum 71.41 Long 72.40 S&W 73.44 Magnum 74.45 ACP 75Chiappa M6 X-Caliber 76.45 Long Colt 78.454 Casull 79.460 S&W / .45 Raptor 8012.7 Soviet 81.500 S&W Magnum 82.375 H&H 83.50 Action Express 84.500/.600 Nitro Express 85.50 BMG / EXACTO 50 86Barrett M82 88

SHOTGUNS 90.410 9128 Gauge 9220 Gauge 9216 Gauge 9312 Gauge 94Pancor Jackhammer 9610 Gauge 98

QUICK & DIRTY 99QUICK & DIRTY FIREARMS 100

Generic Pistols 100Generic Rifles 101Generic Shotguns 102Generic Grenade Launcher 102Generic Machine Guns 103

CARTRIDGES 104FIREARMS BY COST 106FIREARM RECORD SHEETS 117

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