Handguns and shotguns are close- to mid-range firearms designed for versatility, speed, and stopping power. This category includes pistols, revolvers, signal flare guns, and both pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns. Handguns offer quick draw and rapid fire, ideal for sidearm use or tight quarters. Shotguns, while slower to reload, deliver devastating force at short range and are highly effective against unarmored or lightly armored targets.
In Cosmic Odyssey, these weapons are often enhanced with smart targeting, variable ammunition, and recoil dampeners, making them adaptable across combat scenarios. Favored by operatives, enforcers, and those who expect combat in confined or unpredictable environments.