open console `
select npc
showinventory
get a list of what they have and write down the code numbers
then enter player.additem (code#) (1) where 1 is the number of duplicates desired.
example player.additem 0003831e 1 that is a made up code number just for example
this will put one of that item in the players inventory.
no need to murder em and it is the only way to get the gear to wear for your player short of a mod created with the items available via non console means.
have fun.