there are many ways to classify gun types but here is a way i think your looking for.
assualt rifles(m4,g36)
sniper rifles(m24,barret)
shotguns(spaz12,mossberg)
pistols(mateba,beretta)
machine pistols(g18,mp9)
light machine guns(m60,m249)
heavy weapons (rpg, at4)
submachine guns(mp5,p90)
im not sure if that is complete but best to my knowledge
Rifles and shotguns are separate types of firearm. The Kentucky Long-Rifle was as its name implies a rifle, not a shotgun.
shotgun, rifle and pistol.
modern firearm (rifle,shotgun,handgun), Primitive (archery,muzzle loader) Trapping
Gas operated, pump, lever, bolt, box lock
3 gun is a competition where shooters use 3 types of weapons. Pistol, shotgun, and rifle.
in general, these are the types. Submachine gun, Assault, Handgun, Sniper, Shotgun, Bolt Action, and then the "homemade" variety.
They use many different types, but the most common weapon in their arsenal that they use is the P-90 tactical assault rifle.
SCAR stands for 'Special Forces Combat Assault Rifle' and H means heavy.There are two types of SCAR, the SCAR-H(heavy) and the SCAR-L(light)
The four types of assaults are physical, aggravated, verbal, and sexual. Each type of assault are a form of violence.
There is no clear "best". It depends on a variety of things includign personal opinion and what type of gun you are looking for, and even where you live. And to say a "G36" for example explains nothing as there is many different types and models of G36 made by a variety of companies.
shotgun is the answer shotgun is the answer
There have been thousands of different makes, hundreds of thousands of different models. The most common "types" are different types of actions- single and side by side and over and under break actions, pumps, lever actions, auto loaders, twist break, and bolt actions. There ARE others. There have been revolver shotguns, full auto shotguns, shotgun/rifle combinations, and shotgun pistols.