Fear not, Helen. Maegeleb/Tharonwe is Elf enough that he will deplore how against-nature mass production of rifles would be. Although the art of making one appeals to him. Either that or hypnotism. That would fit with osanwe in scarey ways, don't you think? And it would be right down Tharonwe's alley.....
And of course, do notice the current quote in my sig...