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Compare [[Improbable Use of a Weapon]], when a weapon may be appropriate, but the one used is unlikely or impossible. Also, [[Ornamental Weapon]], where it is carried, but doesn't get used for other reasons. [[Brats With Slingshots]], which has a tendency to reflect this trope but with Children. |
Compare [[Improbable Use of a Weapon]], when a weapon may be appropriate, but the one used is unlikely or impossible. Also, [[Ornamental Weapon]], where it is carried, but doesn't get used for other reasons. [[Brats With Slingshots]], which has a tendency to reflect this trope but with Children. |
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For when a shootout actually does take place in a church, see [[Bloodstained |
For when a shootout actually does take place in a church, see [[Bloodstained-Glass Windows]]. |
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'''Churches are only a minor example.''' |
'''Churches are only a minor example.''' |
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** Michigan also happens to be one of the few states that require law-enforcement personnel to carry their sidearms even when off duty, ''except'' in church. |
** Michigan also happens to be one of the few states that require law-enforcement personnel to carry their sidearms even when off duty, ''except'' in church. |
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** In colonial times Massachusetts had a law ''requiring'' people to bring a gun to church. This was back in the days when the community could potentially get attacked by hostile natives during the sermon, so it was justified. It probably isn't on the books anymore, and even if it is, it certainly isn't enforced. |
** In colonial times Massachusetts had a law ''requiring'' people to bring a gun to church. This was back in the days when the community could potentially get attacked by hostile natives during the sermon, so it was justified. It probably isn't on the books anymore, and even if it is, it certainly isn't enforced. |
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* Despite being under Norwegian sovereignty, [ |
* Despite being under Norwegian sovereignty, [[wikipedia:Svalbard|Svalbard]] allows everyone to carry rifles openly (although there are some rules on how to carry them in populated areas). Why? Because of [[Everything Is Worse With Bears|Polar Bears.]] |
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** To be fair, [[His Dark Materials|Svalbard polar bears are]] [[Proud Warrior Race Guy|Proud Warrior Race Guys]] clad head to toe in [[Meteoric Iron]], so... |
** To be fair, [[His Dark Materials|Svalbard polar bears are]] [[Proud Warrior Race Guy|Proud Warrior Race Guys]] clad head to toe in [[Meteoric Iron]], so... |
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*** Note also, that if they are going out of the settlement, they are not ''allowed'' to carry a rifle, but instead ''required'' to do so. |
*** Note also, that if they are going out of the settlement, they are not ''allowed'' to carry a rifle, but instead ''required'' to do so. |
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