So, as you can see from the front page... the advertisement for the cartel packs, shows a Bounty Hunter, using a rifle.
See here: https://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20190103
Wouldn't that be cool?!
You know what you be great?
If as a ranged class, you could use any ranged weapon....
Example:
Bounty Hunters could use rifles, heavy cannon, pistols, whatever.
As a melee class, you could use any weapon.
Guardian / Juggernaut could use a Double Bladed Lightsaber, or Two sabers.
A shadow / assassin could use a single blade....