In particular, the GM should never charge points for ordinary, manufactured equipment – or even for special equipment, if it is for sale – unless it happens to be Signature Gear (p. 85). Body armor, a rifle, and night-vision goggles effectively bestow Damage Resistance, Innate Attack, and Infravision, respectively… but since anyone could buy these items, they have a cash cost, not a point cost.
but since anyone could buy these items, they have a cash cost, not a point cost.