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Most of the times 18th century Pirates strapped multiple pistols to their belts when in combat. Why didn't captains or other high ranking seamen in the navy (e.g. Royal Navy) do the same? Wouldn't it be more convenient?

by /u/NikKerk in /r/AskHistorians

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