I think it's kind of unfair to implement cheating penalties for random keyboard buttons when you can cheat so easily in many other way. Like, for example, character export as described above. And let's not even get into the script files...
That back shield is the only reason I manage to live through some sieges
Whenever the text "Hit shield on back!" comes up in the log I am reminded of it's blessings
Historically, firearms fired close enough could penetrate even the best of armors - but it wouldn't really work unless the firearms were massed because they were so inaccurate.