👉 A persistent weapon refers to a type of weapon that continues to be used or effective despite being in disrepair, abandoned, or otherwise rendered obsolete. This can include firearms that have been neglected for years, ammunition that has been stored improperly leading to degradation, or even entire military equipment that has seen better days. The term underscores the weapon's continued threat or relevance due to its condition, highlighting how factors like neglect, lack of maintenance, or environmental conditions can keep these tools dangerous and functional long after they would typically be considered useless.
