The .32 is also useful for those who want to participate. But the .38 is preferable since its impact usually puts the enemy out of action. Hand grenades and conventional smoke bombs can be considered light arms, with defensive power for cover and withdrawal. Long barrel arms are more difficult for the urban guerrilla to transport and attract much attention because of their size. Among the long barrel are are the FAL, the Mauser guns or rifles, hunting guns such as the Winchester, and others.
Shotguns can be useful if used at close range and point blank.
They are useful even for a poor shot, especially at night when precision isn't much help. A pressure air gun can be useful for training in marksmanship. Bazookas and mortars can also be used in action but the conditions for using them have to be prepared and the people who use them must be trained. The urban guerrilla should not try to base his actions on the use of heavy arms, which have major drawbacks in a type of fighting that demands lightweight weapons to insure mobility and speed. Homemade weapons are often as efficient as the best arms produced in conventional factories, and even a cut-off shotgun is a good arm for the urban guerrilla.