I'm looking at creating a new Gunslinger, and the Min-maxing, rule exploiter I am, came across an interesting idea that I may explore, but I wanted to make sure I was correct in my theory...
You can use a one-handed or two-handed firearm without penalty while carrying a buckler correct? You also can use a Masterwork Buckler without any sort of penalty if you are not proficent with them right?
If the two above are both correct, would it be resonable to wield two bucklers with my pistol? Or am I just missing something else that would be better/cooler.
Well that answers that for me then! Thanks, I didn't realize that little bit of information.
If you are using a two-handed weapon, you would take a -1 on attack rolls when using a buckler, or presumably a -2 if you are using two bucklers.
The AC bonuses of two bucklers don't stack, as has been pointed out, but if you have special enchantments on the shields it could still be possible to benefit from using multiple shields. I don't think there's any way to get around the penalty to attack rolls, though.
You don't take the attack penalty while wearing a buckler and wielding a two-handed firearm or bow, but you DO lose its AC bonus until your next turn.
Most people using bucklers forget that (including myself from time to time).
Ah, you're right. I was looking under the buckler description, not under the firearm rules.