Question

Can I choose a player at a distance greater than 1 when playing a Panic! card, if I have a Weapon card in play?

Answer
No. Weapons do not change the distance between players. They simply allow to reach more distant players with a BANG! card. However, cards which actually modify the distance must be considered in these situations (e.g. Mustang, Hideout, Appaloosa (Scope), Silver (Binoculars) and the ability of characters like Rose Doolan and Paul Regret).