Spock looks around for a moment before he replies...]

The Federation has banned weapons that utilize gunpowder and lead. The 'stun' option on the phaser has been found to be more logical option and....'merciful.'

[Spock reaches out and picks out a slim tablet and lightly runs his fingers over the screen... it lights up and Spock's body seems to give an agreeable sigh.]

I have located my personal PADD. What is left to locate is my phaser and tricorder.