A system and method for implementing variable-intimidation weapons. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image display manager generates a collection of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a collection of color schemes on a display device covering a weapon, in response to receiving an input to a weapon. At least a first color scheme among the collection of color schemes enhances the weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among the collection of color schemes reduces the weapon's visibility. In response to receiving the collection of signals, the image display manager displays the desire color scheme on the display according to the collection of signals.