Kudos for being a friendly player :D The question of how to appear friendly and yet stay armed for safety has been bugging me as well. Sadly I've been shot dead by people fully armed as well as by people with nothing but the gun, and it's made me not trust anyone who visibly carries a weapon. I'm friendly as well, and these days I favor the magnum, which can be hidden under my clothes - that way I still look friendly, and if someone thinks it makes me an easy target I can pull out the gun and fire back. ;)