From:	derek@***************.com (Derek Hyde)
Subject:	Sniper rifles (Was: Re: The new SR4 map (removed spoilers))
Date:	Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:22:12 -0500

> > Just as troops using the MK19 automatic grenade launcher are
> > told they're not allowed to fire at a person but rather must fire at
> > something near them to cause the explosion to hit them rather than the
> 40mm
> > HE grenade.
>
> This is, AFAIK, correct -- it is illegal to use ammunition that causes
> undue suffering to the victim. Exploding rounds are considered to fall
> into this class, so you probably can't legally shoot a 40-mm HE grenade
> to hit someone. However, hitting the wall a meter behind them, for
> example, would be legal.

Or the door that he's grabbing the handle of to try to get away from you ;)