I Recently went to a shop and bought a flintlock and thought I could use it. Being new to the server I had no idea why I couldn't use it. Wasted about 3k on the necessary equipment. After not being able how to make it work I did some research on the forums. Seems that they are exotic weapons but are labeled as martial weapons still for some reason. I know better now. But this could be a large issue to newer players on the server like myself.