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'''Sidearm weapons''' are a class of light [[weapons]]. | '''Sidearm weapons''' are a class of light [[weapons]]. | ||
These ''personal defense weapons'' (PDW) are much smaller than the standard shoulder-fired [[rifle|military service weapon]]s or [[support weapon]]s. They permit immediate access and use, permit unimpeded movement during close-quarters combat, and usually requires only one hand to heft; which may allow the possibility of [[dual wielding]]. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their sidearm weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary service weapon. | These ''[[w:Personal defense weapon|personal defense weapons]]'' (PDW) are much smaller than the standard shoulder-fired [[rifle|military service weapon]]s or [[support weapon]]s. They permit immediate access and use, permit unimpeded movement during close-quarters combat, and usually requires only one hand to heft; which may allow the possibility of [[dual wielding]]. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their sidearm weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary service weapon. | ||
==List of UNSC sidearm weapons == | ==List of UNSC sidearm weapons == |