Fox Airsoft touches on the topic on the value of having a secondary airsoft gun with you during a game in this video... "New players often ask us if a secondary weapon such as a pistol is required to play in airsoft when getting kitted out for their first outting. The short answer is no, but there's a bunch of added value if you do choose to carry one. In this video we'll discuss the pros of carrying another airsoft gun and how you can make it work."