Quote Originally Posted by Tanama View Post
It is possible. Here are some examples taken from some in-game NPCs.











The development team would have to go through some hurdles to make this work properly for player characters. I'm sure it's one of the last things on their mind like the COP Rings update and planned weapon skill adjustments.

These NPCs are specific models made with only one possible gear set. It is impossible to make any of those NPCs swap to any other weapon or armor without replacing the entire model. Player characters are entirely different, seeing as you can mix and match any piece of gear, and that's why NPCs displaying ranged weapons is in no way comparable to PCs doing it.