3.P Attacks of opportunity with ranged weapons?

[rollforeigninit]

Is there a way to acquire the ability to make attacks of opportunity with ranged weapons anywhere? We've all seen it. the hero type is hacking away & his semi-nemisis is about to get coup de grad. If he was in melee range, sure no prob, just AoO away. However, they are always just a little distance away so they us a dagger thrown or maybe a throwing axe. If REALLY spectacular they have throw anything & uses his claymore. I was just wondering if there's anything similar around. Was thinking it'd help with spellcasters & the like, too.

[grarrrg]

Pathfinder has Snap Shot (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/snap-shot-combat) and Improved Snap Shot (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/improved-snap-shot-combat), maxes out at 15ft. for AoO's though.
And it is VERY feat intensive, although if playing a Ranged character you'll probably have 2 of them anyway.

[rollforeigninit]

I forgot about those, thanks. I tend to annoy most optimizer-types by no uber specializing. Imp Snap gets me most of what I want. Too bad the range is short. That being said, I get to make an extra attack with a ranged weapon each round over & above the normal total so it's not all bad.

[TuggyNE]

the hero type is hacking away & his semi-nemisis is about to get coup de grad. If he was in melee range, sure no prob, just AoO away. However, they are always just a little distance away so they us a dagger thrown or maybe a throwing axe. If REALLY spectacular they have throw anything & uses his claymore.

Er, I'm sorry, but I really can't quite follow your example here. Is the semi-nemesis a friend and rival (who is about to be killed while helpless), an opponent they suddenly decide to save (same), an enemy making an attack against an ally, or what?

[rollforeigninit]

He can be any of those for any of those reasons. The point being there should be a way to make the provoked AoO at range. In my movie experiences it's usually a misunderstood semi-ally who doesn't yet trust the hero. I know the rules can't cover every eventuality but there should be a way to throw a dagger in the guy's throat.