How would I get a string of the race ID?

[Mathias]

There's a specific mechanic for making a weapon a category easier, without having to match the race or be using two hands:

 
perform field[usrChosen1].chosen.pulltags[EasyWeapon.?]
perform forward[EasyWeapon.?]

The EasyWeapon.? tags (along with everything else proficiency related) are checked at Pre-Level/10000, so I'd recommend Pre-Level/9000 or so.

To any HL user who'se reading this, remember, if you're having trouble, tell me the whole problem along with the small piece you're stuck on - there may be a better overall solution.