Gun Runners

"It's amazing what passes for a firearm around here. You'd be better off throwing rocks."

The Gun Runners are weapons merchant and manufacturer faction operating out of the Fortress in the Boneyard. By 2281, they have branches in many areas, including one near The Strip in the Mojave Wasteland.

History
Originally, they were a normal gang, like the Skulz, Blades, etc. which had come to the Boneyard from the Hub in hopes of securing their own territory in the city. Shortly after arriving, approximately around 2131, they decided to start a gunrunning business, having settled themselves in an abandoned factory with functioning manufacturing equipment which they used to assemble high-tech weapons and ammunition. In addition, the fortress had a good defense mean, surrounded by a pool of highly toxic waste, and the only way across is a single wooden plank, connecting the two sides of the moat. They began selling weapons in 2155.

Approximately around 2151, they had been using their own supplies of scrap metal in their manufacturing process, but since running out they have had to rely on trade with Adytum to support their business. In 2158, once the Regulators began running Adytum, trade between the two groups became far less fair with respect to the Gun Runners, and they began to grow desperate in search of another location which they could use to supply themselves. However, the deathclaws, which had taken up residence in the Boneyard, made such a difficult move impossible. This is where the Vault Dweller stepped in.

In 2161, their leader is Gabriel, a charismatic man, equipped with a Winchester P94 and combat armor. His right hand man is a dwarf named Zack, who sells the weapons the Gun Runners manufacture. When the Vault Dweller cleaned out the warehouse of deathclaws and killed the Regulators, the Gun Runners were free to begin a regular trading route with the other groups in the LA Boneyard. This activity was impossible before, due to the deathclaws. It is unknown if the Gun Runners supplied weapons and armor to the Blades who would have then used them to liberate Adytum from the Regulators.

The quality of their merchandise (thanks to pre-war military schematics they recovered), as well as dedication to their customers, made them a natural choice for the New California Republic when it came to picking a supplier of weapons, armor, and ammunition after the Boneyard became one of the states of the NCR. Their influence grew substantially in the years and by 2281 they are the biggest weapons merchant in the Core Region and the envy of Crimson Caravan and the Van Graffs merchant houses.

They also operate numerous local weapons factories away from the Boneyard including one on the outskirts of New Vegas. Each merchant shipment is also rigged to explode should anyone be foolish enough to attack their caravan and lucky enough to defeat the guards.

Organization
A loosely-knit tribe of Boneyard dwellers, the Gun Runners have had a long past in the business that bears their name. They take pride in constructing only the finest, and highest-quality weapons. After historic trade disputes between the Gun Runners and other groups were settled, many of the gunsmiths decided to move north, expanding the operations to a location where both Caps and supplies are plentiful. Their informal leader, Isaac, sees himself as part of a collective with no established hierarchy. They're just hard-working, meticulous craftsmen and women working to deliver armaments of the highest-quality. Arriving in New Vegas, the Gun Runners established a base of operations that takes advantage of The Strip's outer wall defenses, as well as the high traffic of traders, explorers, and NCR passing to and from Freeside. All business is conducted from outside their highly-fortified stronghold.

Technology
The gun runners have the ability to make, refurbish or repair weapons and parts. They also have the ability to make their own ammunition. All of this is most likely made with pre-war technology or some form of self made machining tools. They also sell armor, this armor is most likely handmade, bought, or salvaged, so its unknown if they have the technology to make armor.

Behind the scenes

 * The 10 of Hearts card in the Fallout: New Vegas Collector's Edition Caravan deck represents the Gun Runners with two vice grips and many casings.

Appearances
The Gun Runners appear in Fallout and Fallout: New Vegas.