Depends on the distance.
If you're referring to a gunshot, I don't know that it's possible to get shot "in your finger" as the smallest calibur weapon might still take your finger off (or at least a good chunk of it) depending on what kind of bullet was loaded.
a goon
You are probably referring to what is called an Area Denial Weapon.
like this "shot put distance"
The foul shot distance is 15 feet from the basket.
In the case of a rifle or handgun, it is a shot group. In the case of a shotgun, it may be a pattern (for small shot) or a shot group for slugs.
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He shot himself with his service weapon.
In the case of a rifle or handgun, it is a shot group. In the case of a shotgun, it may be a pattern (for small shot) or a shot group for slugs.
In the case of a rifle or handgun, it is a shot group. In the case of a shotgun, it may be a pattern (for small shot) or a shot group for slugs.
A rifle, i supose
at that time there were only single shot rifles and pistols. A single shot weapon was not the best to have when fighting indians. He felt a multiple shot weapon was in order. So, he developed the first multiple shot percussion pistol....that developed into the cartridge pistol and rifle............