They are L-shaped, make a lot of noise and emit fire and blue smoke. People seem to be forever pointing them and making a lot of noise, but I just can't figure out what purpose they serve, since they seem to have no effect on the people they are pointed at.
The "shootout" in episode "Death Ride" was ridiculous.
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Yes, back in the day it seemed even at close range everyone missed!! I'm watching the ep Running...so far 2 shootouts, no hits. S and H needed more time at the range. Seems weird because Mr. Soul was quite the marksman in Magnum Force. Dirty Harry was impressed.
shareIt was a few years before Smith & Wesson invented their famous "aiming" technique. It took a while to gain full acceptance (the A-Team as just one example continued to prefer the old "spray and no need to pray" technique).
Also very prevalent at the time was the "non-lethal car crash with minimum three rolls after tyre blowout" technique.
The restitution of life is no great feat. A variety of deaths may well enter into your punishment