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What does shot gun mean in America?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Shtguns are typcially fired from the shoulder, have large, unrifled parrels, and fire a charge of several round balls, usually lead. They have a shorter range than a rifle, but the lead balls spread out when fired. Typically used to hunt birds, and for law enforcement or defense.

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