Kreo:
So is Kreo causing tension openly carrying a pistol?
It's definitely making a statement, one that could attract the wrong kind of attention. But I think a pistol (as opposed to, say, a warhammer) is small enough to conceal when it's wise to do so, so you wouldn't have to make it obvious you're packing when you didn't want to. Mostly this would be an issue if someone had cause to search you.
On a related note, Baern and I have discussed flavoring his weapons in such a way that they wouldn't present as weapons. So the warhammer is a giant wrench, etc. I'm happy to discuss this with others as well. My intention here isn't to hinder you mechanically, just to add some flavor and authenticity to the city.