The check-box in the character window currently seems to uncheck itself after a logout/login, forcing the player to open the window and re-click the box every-time so that players can full-inspect.
If that is an intended feature then this post can just be ignored, personally think that could use changing if it is though...
Having to check the box even once just to show your weapons is a complete fail in itself...
Why not make a hide button, instead of a show button, if you want 'privacy' that bad. (Ow no! he can see my huge sword ow noes!)