I have a charger, corvette, computer, & the internet too and I cannot afford, nor know anyone that has a camera. Yet, I am savvy enough to get online, register, and post on Columbus Racing.
That is pretty much what you are saying.
There was a chinese boat not long ago where they quickly made some molotov cocktails and threw them at the pirates boat. The pirates made it on, but then the crew just locked themselves inside.
I thinking arming the crews would just put them in more danger. They are not going to shoot you if your unarmed.