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Concealed, Silent, Deadly
Though most spies are unarmed, a highly dangerous mission might call for carrying a weapon. The specific kind of weapon depends on the situation. Small blades hidden behind a lapel or elsewhere allow hand-to-hand defense in emergencies. Pistols concealed in a lipstick case, cigarette lighter, or pipe are designed to fire at close range and be overlooked in a search. Umbrellas or rolled up newspapers can be equipped with poison gas pellets that leave no trace of their deadly presence. |