Object oriented design suggestion

Question

Here is my code:

class Soldier {
public:
   Soldier(const string &name, const Gun &gun);
   string getName();
private:
   Gun gun;
   string name;
};

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Answer 1

First off, you'd be violating the Law of Demeter by accessing the Gun from outside the Soldier class.

I would consider methods like these instead:

soldier.ArmWeapon(...);
soldier.Attack(...);

This way you could also implement your fist, knife, grenade, baseball bat, laser cat, etc.