Doom, I'm not sure where the chip on your shoulder's coming from, but if you take a second to reread this thread you'll see that you're outright insulting your players, calling them lazy, and just generally sounding very confrontational towards them (not only towards folks who post in this thread). RPG's don't work very well that way, with a few slapstick comedy body-count games notwithstanding (Paranoia or something is fun when played "us vs. them," but most RPG's just kind of fall apart in that sort of atmosphere).
When I "opine" on your game, it's not necessarily because of your idea regarding equipment lists, but rather the attitude you're showing around that idea. The reasons you give for it, the justification you're using for it, and the feelings of antipathy you seem to show towards your gamers. That is something that I think should be of more concern to you than some "if it's written on your sheet, you carry it with you everywhere" ruling.
You obviously disagree, and are certainly free to do so, but it'd sure be nice if you could do so with a little less of a chip on your shoulder. Again, I'm sorry if my comments are being taken in a bad way -- and they obviously are -- but I hope, for the sake of your game, you and your gamers can reach some sort of consensus here and manage to get along a little better.
As I explained in my previous posts, I have a circumstance with some of the players, but not all. I've spoken to them about it, several times mind you, but I can't control how they handle gear. Unfortunately they tend to object quite temperamentally where they believe the situation should benefit them, even though the PCs decision resulted in gear mismanagement (ie: lost, destruction, theft, etc.)
You can't just exploit one single game ruling I am seriously considering utilizing and claim my game will be a trainwreck. I've explained the facts to you (and to other members) as objectively as possible, yet you claimed my single game ruling was silly and petty and I have more serious issues forthcoming. To me that was subjective opinion on your hand, naively attempting to predict the end result of something you do not have first hand experience with. My vocalization was not an expression of having a chip on my shoulders, but of frustration, because I have tried your, and the other members' advice, in the past. So I appreciate your candor in apologizing, but you have to maintain an open-mind on the situation I have.
Yes, after we sat down and openly discussed every point and reached either agreement or compromise.
Well I've done this before with very little leeway on part of the players. I can try again and hope for a new outcome, but that's the definition of insanity.
I've seen both sides of this argument. I've been the GM needing to slap a "ALL SPELLS FOR THE DAY MUST BE TURNED IN TO ME BEFORE THE GAME BEGINS OR YOU GOT NUTHIN" groups, and I have seen GMs that insist "your character is going to only get THIS list of spells cause I rolled them for you!" retentive actions.
Doom is in between this. I know players who will exploit the I am carrying my Big Bad Colossal Weapon of Doom (TM) even if I am wearing shorts and a tank top... In Church, after passing 3 metal detectors and 14 check points with 7 strip searchs and nobody see it! crap!
Doom has a right to be a bit pissed at his players if they won't honor a simple request like list your gear that you are taking when not on a mission. Realisticly there is always a time when you're going to get caught with your pants down! 
Thanks, at least someone has an understanding of my plight concerning this issue.
First, I would like to state that I have been in your shoes. I've had that guy/group. In fact I shared it with the class in the "Gaming Horror stories" thread. It sucks. However, I must agree with Doc & FJ about the fact that if it really is that bad, and you really can't resolve the issue after repeated attempts, and you really can't seem to get it all working (without having to add new limitations and rules about gear), then perhaps it's time to switch groups. Or possibly switch games (heaven forbid) to something that doesn't need that kind of strict bookkeeping that they so obviously don't want to deal with.
Also, I would like to note that Critias' assessment of your ideas to add in new rules and restrictions and whatnot about lists of gear and other various things is fairly right on. He may not have said it in the nicest way, but I think what he was trying to get at was that there's a deeper issue here that needs to be resolved, and by adding new house rules into the mix, the only thing that will happen is more paperwork and more work on your end of the table, or perhaps the players resentment will rise, etc. None of which are going to help the problem or the gaming group.
Now, that being said, I have a suggestion for you that may help. It didn't with my problem player back in the day, but all the other players really liked it and I have been doing it ever since that trial period back in the day. And honestly, it's not even anything really special or out of the ordinary. Here it goes - you ready?
Role play out the scenes where they enter new buildings, bars, malls, complexes, churches, back ally pit fighting clubs, gang HQ's, and any and every meeting with a Johnson, or any contact with a loyalty rating less than about 3 or 4. Actually describe what the security is like, what scans they are going through, and how tough it really is to sneak a weapon into a place that doesn't want weapons there. This does a few things, all of which are good for a game (imo). First, it increases the realism, which a lot of people like, some not so much, but in this case, it does so in a very nice manner that even "anti-realism" people can appreciate, modified to fit their play style of course. Second, it shows the characters a bit of "you're not the only players in town", which is a good theme for the game, and often a good lesson to learn early in a characters SRing career. third and finally, it gives you, the GM, an easy way out for the issues where players say they snuck something into a place. they obviously didn't say they had it on them if you never found it with all the scans and security, and you have a really good leg to stand on when you tell them they don't have the minigun with them and the AAA yakuza sushi bar johnson meeting. On the flip side of the same argument, if you decide to have them make lists of something similar, any "forgotten" item can be explained away as "you figured you couldn't get it past security so you left it at home." Everyone wins. And by everyone, I mean the game and the group as a whole.
Major Doom...warning two.
Critias...warning one.
Bans are forthcoming if this persists.
Seriously? Why even have a forum, if your finger is just hovering over the proverbial ban key? Or will you ban me for questioning the admins handling of the situation?
And by the way, who was immature enough to report this thread to the admins, where they swooped in with tyrannical assumptions to ban?
Personally, I think we have a really good, relaxed and pretty chill forum here, and the Mods are doing an excellent job. I doubt that anyone bothered to push the "report" button, and more likely than not, one of the mods was just surfing the forum and read your post because - believe it or not - the mods here are gamers like us, and are interested in contributing, participating, and reading what goes on here. If for no other reason than.... it's their job! So, much as I can see your frustration here, if you're going to have an attitude like that, I'd be surprised if your account lasts much longer - even considering how laid back the mods are around here.
Now, a bit of advice, and I say this with all the respect and friendliness in the world:
Chill out. We're all friends here, and just because someone doesn't like your ideas, or - heaven forbid - comes off as a bug ugly jerk face, the best thing to do is play it cool and let it go, we're all here to enjoy the game and the community. Sometimes it's just not worth stepping up to the perceived threat/challenge/insult. Really.
And speaking as an (ex) forum moderator: Lipping off at the mods is a bad idea. Trust me.
