<p>I don't see why not. The Gatling just applies a Bang! to all other players. So, from each other player's perspective, it shouldn't be treated any differently than if a Bang! card had been played against them directly, in which case the Barrel (or character ability) would be perfectly fine.</p>

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2011-03-06T20:58:20.923Z
2011-03-06T20:58:20.923Z
carmbrester
<blockquote>
  <p>"Any card with a Missed! symbol can be
  used to cancel the effect of a card
  with a BANG! symbol",</p>
</blockquote>

<p>says the  "Remember" section of the latest version of the rules.</p>

<p>Gatling has a BANG! symbol, barrel has a Missed! symbol.  They're a match made in heaven, or at least Boot Hill.</p>

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2011-03-07T06:46:19.410Z
2011-03-07T06:46:19.410Z
thesunneversets
<p>Can a barrel (or the character whose power emulates a barrel) be used to attempt to mitigate the Bang! effect from a Gatling card?</p>

<bang>
Can a Barrel block Gatling?
GWLlosa
# Can a Barrel block Gatling?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-03-06)

Can a barrel (or the character whose power emulates a barrel) be used to attempt to mitigate the Bang! effect from a Gatling card?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2011-03-07. Score: 14 | Accepted answer

> "Any card with a Missed! symbol can be
> used to cancel the effect of a card
> with a BANG! symbol",

says the "Remember" section of the latest version of the rules.

Gatling has a BANG! symbol, barrel has a Missed! symbol. They're a match made in heaven, or at least Boot Hill.


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### Answer by username_1 on 2011-03-06. Score: 1

I don't see why not. The Gatling just applies a Bang! to all other players. So, from each other player's perspective, it shouldn't be treated any differently than if a Bang! card had been played against them directly, in which case the Barrel (or character ability) would be perfectly fine.


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