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3048:) and a number of them such as those by Robert and Chateauvillard from the 1830s and 1840s did not use hammers. In fact during these decades a wide variety of ingenious weapons, including rifles, adopted what is now often known as a 'needle-fire' method of igniting the charge, where a firing pin or a longer sharper needle provided the necessary impact. The most widely used British hammerless needle-fire shotgun was the unusual hinged-chamber fixed-barrel breech-loader by Joseph Needham, produced from the 1850s. By the 1860s hammerless guns were increasingly used in Europe both in war and sport although hammer guns were still very much in the majority. The first significant encroachment on hammer guns was a hammerless patent which could be used with a conventional side-lock. This was British gunmaker T. Murcott's 1871 action nicknamed the 'mousetrap' on account of its loud snap action. However, the most successful hammerless innovation of the 1870s was Anson and Deeley's
1181:(10.4 mm) is unusual, being measured in inches, and would be approximately 67 "real" gauge, though its short hull versions are nominally called 36-gauge in Europe. It uses a relatively small charge of shot. It is used for hunting and for skeet. Because of its very light recoil (approx 10 N), it is often used as a beginner's gun. However, the small charge and typically tight choke make it more difficult to hit targets. It is also frequently used by expert shooters because of the difficulty, especially in expensive side by side and over/under models for hunting small bird game such as quail and doves. Inexpensive bolt-action .410 shotguns are a very common first hunting shotgun among young pre-teen hunters, as they are used mostly for hunting squirrels, while additionally teaching bolt-action manipulation skills that will transfer easily later to adult-sized hunting rifles. Most of these young hunters move up to a
668:. The minimum barrel length for shotguns in most of the U.S. is 18 inches (460 mm), and this barrel length (sometimes 18.5–20 in (470–510 mm) to increase magazine capacity and/or ensure the gun is legal regardless of measuring differences) is the primary choice for riot shotguns. The shorter barrel makes the weapon easier to maneuver around corners and in tight spaces, though slightly longer barrels are sometimes used outdoors for a tighter spread pattern or increased accuracy of slug projectiles. Home-defense and law enforcement shotguns are usually chambered for 12-gauge shells, providing maximum shot power and the use of a variety of projectiles such as buckshot, rubber, sandbag and slug shells, but 20-gauge (common in bird-hunting shotguns) or .410 (common in youth-size shotguns) are also available in defense-type shotgun models allowing easier use by novice shooters.
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3391:(SGC) is required to possess a "Section 2" shotgun. These cost £50 and can only be denied if the chief of police in the area believes and can prove that the applicant poses a real danger to the public, or if the applicant has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term of three years or more or if the applicant cannot securely store a shotgun (gun clamps, wire locks and locking gun cabinets are considered secure). The round number restrictions apply only to the magazine, not the chamber, so it is legal to have a single-barreled semi-auto or pump-action shotgun that holds more than 3 rounds in total, or a shotgun with separate chambers (which would need to also be multi-barrelled). For a shotgun to qualify as a section 2 shotgun, it must meet the following criteria:
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1615:, or by threading the barrel and screwing in an interchangeable choke tube. The choke typically consists of a conical section that smoothly tapers from the bore diameter down to the choke diameter, followed by a cylindrical section of the choke diameter. Briley Manufacturing, a maker of interchangeable shotgun chokes, uses a conical portion about three times the bore diameter in length, so the shot is gradually squeezed down with minimal deformation. The cylindrical section is shorter, usually 0.6 to 0.75 inches (15 to 19 millimetres). The use of interchangeable chokes has made it easy to tune the performance of a given combination of shotgun and shotshell to achieve the desired performance.
2061:, and will therefore swing more slowly but more steadily. The short, low angular momentum barrels swing faster, but are less steady. These lengths are for pump or semi-auto shotguns; break open guns have shorter overall lengths for the same barrel length, and so will use longer barrels. The break open design saves between 7.62 and 15.24 cm (3.00 and 6.00 in) in overall length, but in most cases pays for this by having two barrels, which adds weight at the muzzle. Barrels for shotguns have been getting longer as modern steels and production methods make the barrels stronger and lighter; a longer, lighter barrel gives the same inertia for less overall weight.
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to three shells (two in the magazine and one chambered) as is mandated by U.S. federal law when hunting migratory birds. They can also easily be used with an empty magazine as a single-shot weapon, by simply dropping the next round to be fired into the open ejection port after the spent round is ejected. For this reason, pump-actions are commonly used to teach novice shooters under supervision, as the trainer can load each round more quickly than with a break-action, while unlike a break-action the student can maintain his grip on the gun and concentrate on proper handling and firing of the weapon.
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inducing spin on the projectile in a rifled barrel. Once the projectile clears the barrel, the sabot material falls away, leaving an unmarked, aerodynamic bullet to continue toward the target. The advantages over a traditional slug are increased shot power, increased bullet velocity due to the lighter-mass bullet, and increased accuracy due to the velocity and the reduction in deformation of the slug itself. Disadvantages versus a traditional slug include lower muzzle momentum due to reduced mass, reduced damage due to smaller bullet diameter, and significantly higher per-unit cost.
1604:, or normal distribution, with a higher density in the center that tapers off at the edges. Patterns are usually measured by firing at a 30-inch (76 cm) diameter circle on a large sheet of paper placed at varying distances. The hits inside the circle are counted, and compared to the total number of pellets, and the density of the pattern inside the circle is examined. An "ideal" pattern would put nearly 100% of the pellets in the circle and would have no voids—any region where a target silhouette will fit and not cover 3 or more holes is considered a potential problem.
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tubes are often extended tubes, meaning they project beyond the end of the bore, giving more room for things like a longer conical section. Shot spreaders or diffusion chokes work opposite of normal chokes—they are designed to spread the shot more than a cylinder bore, generating wider patterns for very short range use. A number of recent spreader chokes, such as the Briley "Diffusion" line, actually use rifling in the choke to spin the shot slightly, creating a wider spread. The Briley
Diffusion uses a 1 in 36 cm twist, as does the FABARM Lion Paradox shotgun.
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than an SGC. The applicant must nominate two referees who are known to the applicant to vouch for his or her character; a new 'variation' is required for each new caliber of gun to be owned; limits are set on how much ammunition a person can own at any one time; and an FAC can be denied if the applicant does not have sufficient 'good reason'. 'Good reason' generally means hunting, collecting, or target shooting – though other reasons may be acceptable. Personal defense is not an acceptable reason.
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in, whereas "buckshot" pellets are so large they must be stacked inside the cartridge in a fixed geometric arrangement to fit. The diameter in hundredths of an inch of bird shot sizes from No. 9 to No. 1 can be obtained by subtracting the shot size from 17. Thus, No. 4 bird shot is 17 – 4 = 13 = 0.13 inches (3.3 mm) in diameter. Different terminology is used outside the United States. In
England and Australia, for example, 00 buckshot cartridges are commonly referred to as "
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loads the first shell by breaking the gun in the manner of a break-action shotgun, then closes it and inserts the second shell into a clip on the gun's right side. The spent hulls are ejected downwards. The guns combine the advantages of the break action (they can be proven to be safe by breaking open, there are no flying hulls) with those of the semi-automatic (low recoil, low barrel axis position hence low muzzle flip).
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use only a single shotgun for gamebirds normally pursued with 12 or 20-gauge shotguns, but have become rarer in recent years. 20-gauge shotguns are often used for gamebirds such as doves, smaller ducks, and quail. 28-gauge shotguns are not as common, but are classic quail-hunting guns. .410 gauge shotguns are typically used for squirrel hunting or for sportsmen seeking the challenge of killing game with a smaller load.
2983:. The shotgun has fallen in and out of favor with military forces several times in its long history. Shotguns and similar weapons are simpler than long-range rifles, and were developed earlier. The development of more accurate and deadlier long-range rifles minimized the usefulness of the shotgun on the open battlefields of European wars. But armies have "rediscovered" the shotgun for specialty uses many times.
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types (pump/slide, break open, lever, bolt) do not have a magazine limit restriction or a minimum barrel length provided the overall length of the firearm remains more than 660 mm (26 in) and the barrel was produced by an approved manufacturer. Shotgun barrels may only be reduced in length to a minimum of 457 mm (18.0 in). Non-restricted shotguns may be possessed with any
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injury at long ranges, but would cause painful stinging injuries and served as a warning. British gamekeepers have used rock salt shells to deter poachers. Rather than get into a physical confrontation, they stalk the poachers, making themselves known by a loud shout of "Run!" just before firing, to avoid hitting the now-fleeing subject in the eyes.
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this concept a bit further, with the addition of a wad that stays connected to the projectile after discharge, increasing accuracy. Both slugs are commonly found with fins or ribs, which are meant to allow the projectile to safely squeeze down during passage through chokes, but they do not increase stability in flight.
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limited penetration of the shot, which is why shotguns are used at short ranges, and typically against smaller targets. Larger shot sizes, up to the extreme case of the single projectile slug load, result in increased penetration, but at the expense of fewer projectiles and lower probability of hitting the target.
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squirrels in semi-open wooded or farmland areas in many parts of the eastern US (Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee) where dense brush is less of a hindrance and the ability to have more reach is important. For hunting in dense brush, shorter barrel lengths are often preferred when hunting the same types of game.
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as 1500 micrometres (0.060 inches). The use of too much choke and a small pattern increases the difficulty of hitting the target, whereas the use of too little choke produces large patterns with insufficient pellet density to reliably break targets or kill game. "Cylinder barrels" have no constriction.
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Semi-automatic shotguns with a barrel length of less than 469.9 mm (18.50 in) are considered restricted and any shotgun that has been altered so its barrel length is less than 457 mm (18.0 in) or if its overall length is less than 660 mm (26 in) is considered prohibited.
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All non-restricted shotguns must have an overall length of at least 660 mm (26 in). Semi-automatic shotguns must also have a barrel length of no less than 469.9 mm (18.50 in) and with a capacity of 5 shells or less in the magazine to remain non-restricted. All other shotgun action
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also used pump shotguns to guard bombers and other aircraft against saboteurs when parked on airbases across the
Pacific and on the West Coast of the United States. Pump and semi-automatic shotguns were used in marksmanship training, particularly for bomber gunners. The most common pump shotguns used
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The typical use of a shotgun is against small and fast moving targets, often while in the air. The spreading of the shot allows the user to point the shotgun close to the target, rather than having to aim precisely as in the case of a single projectile. The disadvantages of shot are limited range and
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unit in a carrier that can be fired from a standard 12-gauge shotgun. The XREP projectile is fin stabilized, and travels at an initial velocity of 100 m/s (300 ft/s). Barbs on the front attach the electroshock unit to the target, with a tassel deploying from the rear to widen the circuit. A
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For buckshot, the numbers start and end with 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 ("single-aught"), 00 ("double-aught"), 000 ("triple-aught"), and 0000 ("quadruple-aught"). A different informal distinction is that "bird shot" pellets are small enough that they can be measured into the cartridge by weight, and simply poured
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Most shotguns are used to fire "a number of ball shot", in addition to slugs and sabots. The ball shot or pellets is for the most part made of lead but this has been partially replaced by bismuth, steel, tungsten-iron, tungsten-nickel-iron and even tungsten polymer loads. Non-toxic loads are required
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The gauge number is determined by the weight, in fractions of a pound, of a solid sphere of lead with a diameter equal to the inside diameter of the barrel. So, a 10-gauge shotgun nominally should have an inside diameter equal to that of a sphere made from one-tenth of a pound of lead. Each gauge has
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the bolt is trapped by a bolt stop and cannot return to battery unless it is manually released by depressing a thumb lever near the tang of the grip. Because the gun will not chamber a new round without manual actuation, the design is technically not really a self-loading, and Verney-Carron described
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shotguns, while uncommon, do exist. One of the best-known examples is a 12-gauge manufactured by
Mossberg featuring a 3-round magazine, marketed in Australia just after changes to the gun laws in 1997 heavily restricted the ownership and use of pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns. They were not a
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However, shotgun ammunition which contains fewer than 6 projectiles requires a section 1 Firearms
Certificate (FAC). Shotguns with a magazine capacity greater than 2 rounds are also considered to be section 1 firearms and, as such, require an FAC to own. An FAC costs £50 but is much more restrictive
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However, given the relatively low muzzle velocity of slug ammunition, typically around 500 m/s (about 1600 feet per second), and the blunt, poorly streamlined shape of typical slugs (which cause them to lose velocity very rapidly, compared to rifle bullets), a hunter must pay close attention to
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choke were used in limited numbers during the
Vietnam War by US Navy Seals. It arguably increased effectiveness in close range engagements against multiple targets. Two major disadvantages plagued the system. One was erratic patterning. The second was that the shot would spread too quickly providing
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shooter shooting at distant targets might use 762 micrometres (0.030 inches) of constriction to produce a 76 cm (30 in) diameter pattern at 37 m (40 yd). Special chokes for turkey hunting, which requires long range shots at the small head and neck of the bird, can go as high
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and pushed forward into the chamber by the bolt. A pair of latches at the rear of the magazine hold the rounds in place and facilitate feeding of one shell at a time. If it is desired to load the gun fully, a round may be loaded through the ejection port directly into the chamber, or cycled from the
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Firearms Officer. In the past this was a duty undertaken by the local police, but more recently this function has been contracted out to civilian staff. The officer will check the location and suitability of the gun safe that is
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round used. Due to the large surface area of these rounds, they lose velocity rapidly, and must be used at fairly short ranges to be effective, though use at extremely short ranges, under 3 m (9.8 ft), can result in broken bones or other serious or lethal injuries. The rounds can also fly
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and Foster type slugs have the same basic configuration as normal slugs, but have increased accuracy. The hollowed rear of the Foster slug improves accuracy by placing more mass in the front of the projectile, therefore inhibiting the "tumble" that normal slugs may generate. The
Brenneke slug takes
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bullet in damage potential. New "tactical" buckshot rounds, designed specifically for defensive use, use slightly fewer shot at lower velocity to reduce recoil and increase controllability of the shotgun. There are some shotgun rounds designed specifically for police use that shoot effectively from
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Other specialized choke tubes exist as well. Some turkey hunting tubes have constrictions greater than "Super Full", or additional features like porting to reduce recoil, or "straight rifling" that is designed to stop any spin that the shot column might acquire when traveling down the barrel. These
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A recent innovation is the back-boring of barrels, in which the barrels are bored out slightly larger than their actual gauge. This reduces the compression forces on the shot when it transitions from the chamber to the barrel. This leads to a slight reduction in perceived recoil, and an improvement
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Pump-action shotguns are common hunting, fowling and sporting shotguns. Hunting models generally have a barrel between 600 and 700 mm (24"-28"). Tube-fed models designed for hunting often come with a dowel rod or other stop that is inserted into the magazine and reduces the capacity of the gun
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of 1934; however, they are exempt from transfer taxes. These weapons commonly have barrels as short as 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 centimetres) so that they are easier to handle in confined spaces. Non-prohibited private citizens may own short-barreled shotguns by passing extensive background checks
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Shotguns intended for defensive use have barrels as short as 18 inches (46 cm) for private use (the minimum shotgun barrel length allowed by law in the United States without federal registration). Barrel lengths of less than 18 inches (46 cm) as measured from the breechface to the muzzle
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An SGC holder can own any number of shotguns meeting these requirements so long as he/she can store them securely. No certificate is required to own shotgun ammunition, but one is required to buy it. There is no restriction on the amount of shotgun ammunition that can be bought or owned. There are
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Shotguns made for close ranges, where the angular speed of the targets is great (such as skeet or upland bird hunting), tend to have shorter barrels, around 24 to 28 inches (610 to 710 millimetres). Shotguns for longer range shooting, where angular speeds are small (trap shooting; quail, pheasant,
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Different gauges have different typical applications. 12-gauge shotguns are common for hunting geese, large ducks, or other big larger gamebirds; professional skeet and trap shooting; military applications; and home-defense applications. 16-gauge shotguns were once common for hunters who wanted to
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In the US, federal law prohibits shotguns from being capable of holding more than three shells including the round in the chamber when used for hunting migratory gamebirds such as doves, ducks, and geese. For other uses, a capacity of any number of shells is generally permitted. Most magazine-fed
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American hammerless shotgun. Working for Barber & LeFever in Syracuse, New York, he introduced his first hammerless shotgun in 1878. This gun was cocked with external cocking levers on the side of the breech. He went on to patent the first truly automatic
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shot is taken at very close ranges, at which the shot charge expands no more than a few centimeters. This means the shotgun must still be aimed at the target with some care. Balancing this is the fact that shot spreads further upon entering the target, and the multiple wound channels are far more
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crystals, replacing the standard lead or steel shot. Rock salt shells could be seen as the forerunners of modern less-lethal rounds. In the United States, rock salt shells were and are sometimes still used by rural civilians to defend their property. The brittle salt was unlikely to cause serious
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Other, less common shotgun cartridges have their own unique uses. Ammunition manufacturer CCI produces 9mm
Parabellum (.355 in.) and several other popular pistol calibers up to .45 ACP (11.43mm), as well as smaller calibers such as .22 Long Rifle (5.5mm) and .22 Magnum (5.5mm). These are commonly
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hybrid semi-automatic shotgun, which had an 8-round magazine located in the stock. While it reloaded automatically after each shot like a semi-automatic, it had a break-action to load the first shell. This design has only been repeated once, by Beretta with their UGB25 automatic shotgun. The user
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The shotgun remains a standard firearm for hunting throughout the world for all sorts of game from birds and small game to large game such as deer. The versatility of the shotgun as a hunting weapon has steadily increased as slug rounds and more advanced rifled barrels have given shotguns longer
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At any reasonable range, shotgun slugs make effective lethal wounds due to their tremendous mass, reducing the length of time that an animal might suffer. For example, a typical 12-gauge shotgun slug is a blunt piece of metal that could be described as an 18 mm (.729 inch) caliber that
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are a common type of slug round. While some slugs are exactly that—a 12-gauge metal projectile in a cartridge—a sabot is a smaller but more aerodynamic projectile surrounded by a "shoe" of some other material. This "sabot" jacket seals the barrel, increasing pressure and acceleration, while also
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Shotguns intended for all-round hunting are a compromise, but a 72 to 74 cm (28 to 29 in) barrel pump-action 12-gauge shotgun with a modified choke can serve admirably for use as one gun intended for general all-round hunting of small-game such as quails, rabbits, pheasants, doves, and
1600:. The ideal pattern would be a circle with an even distribution of shot throughout, with a density sufficient to ensure enough pellets will intersect the target to achieve the desired result, such as a kill when hunting or a break when shooting clay targets. In reality the pattern is closer to a
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Lever shotguns have seen a return to the gun market in recent years, however, with Winchester producing the Model 9410 (chambering the .410 gauge shotgun shell and using the action of the Winchester Model 94 series lever-action rifle, hence the name), and a handful of other firearm manufacturers
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Shotguns are often used with rifled barrels in locations where it is not lawful to hunt with a rifle. Typically, a sabot slug is used in these barrels for maximum accuracy and performance. Shotguns are often used to hunt whitetail deer in the thick brush and briers of the Southeastern and upper
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rounds are rounds that fire a single solid slug. They are used for hunting large game, and in certain military and law enforcement applications. Modern slugs are moderately accurate, especially when fired from special rifled slug barrels. They are often used in "shotgun-only" hunting zones near
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molded onto steel wire. When fired, the slugs separate, pulling the wire taut creating a flying blade, which could theoretically decapitate people and animals or amputate limbs. However, many active shotgun users consider this to be overstated, and view bolo shells as being less effective than
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shotgun was the most common type, and double-barreled variants are by far the most commonly seen in modern days. These are typically divided into two subtypes: the traditional "side-by-side" shotgun features two barrels mounted horizontally beside each other (as the name suggests), whereas the
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In many countries, especially the United States and Canada, shotguns are widely used as a support weapon by police forces. One of the rationales for issuing shotguns is that, even without much training, an officer will probably be able to hit targets at close to intermediate range, due to the
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depending on the shot size. Informally, birdshot pellets have a diameter smaller than 5 mm (0.20 in) and buckshot are larger than that. Pellet size is indicated by a number; for bird shot this ranges from the smallest 12 (1.2 mm, 0.05 in) to 2 (3.8 mm, 0.15 in) and then BB
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One major issue with lever-actions (and to a lesser extent pump-actions) was that early shotgun shells were often made of paper or similar fragile materials (modern hulls are plastic or metal). As a result, the loading of shells, or working of the action of the shotgun, could often result in
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Lever shotguns, while less common, were popular in the late 19th century with the Winchester Model 1887 and Model 1901 being prime examples. Initially very popular, demand waned after the introduction of pump-action shotguns around the start of the 20th century, and production was eventually
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On the other hand, the shotgun has become a standard in law enforcement use. A variety of specialty less-lethal or non-lethal ammunitions, such as tear gas shells, bean bags, flares, explosive sonic stun rounds, and rubber projectiles, all packaged into 12-gauge shotgun shells, are produced
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at short range, more than nearly all handguns and many rifles. Though many believe the shotgun is a great firearm for inexperienced shooters, the truth is, at close range, the spread of shot is not very large at all, and competency in aiming is still required. A typical self-defense load of
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rounds, are designed to destroy door locking mechanisms without risking lives. They are constructed of a very brittle substance that transfers most of the energy to the primary target but then fragment into much smaller pieces or dust so as not to injure unseen targets such as hostages or
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is similar to but larger than birdshot, and was originally designed for hunting larger game, such as deer (hence the name). While the advent of new, more accurate slug technologies is making buckshot less attractive for hunting, it is still the most common choice for police, military, and
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usually refers to a zirconium-based pyrotechnic shotgun round. When fired, a gout of flame erupts from the barrel of the gun (up to 20 feet or 6 metres). The visual effect it produces is impressive, similar to that of a short ranged flamethrower. However, it has few tactical uses, mainly
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Any pump-action or semi-automatic smoothbore gun (such as a shotgun) with a barrel length of less than 24 inches or total length of less than 40 inches is considered to be a section 5 firearm, that is, one that is subject to general prohibition, unless it is chambered for
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Globally, shotguns are generally not as heavily regulated as rifles or handguns, likely because they lack the range of rifles and are not easily concealable as handguns are; thus, they are perceived as a lesser threat by legislative authorities. The one exception is a
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was a government-run registry of all legally owned firearms in Canada. The government provided amnesty from prosecution to shotgun and rifle owners if they fail to register non-restricted shotguns and rifles. The long gun portion of the registry was scrapped in 2011.
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The choke should be tailored to the range and size of the targets. A skeet shooter shooting at close targets might use 127 micrometres (0.005 inches) of constriction to produce a 76 cm (30 in) diameter pattern at a distance of 19 m (21 yd). A
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weighs 28 grams (432 grains). For comparison, a common deer-hunting rifle round is a 7.62 mm (.308 inch) slug weighing 9.7 grams (150 grains), but the dynamics of the rifle cartridge allow for a different type of wound, and a much further reach.
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shells contain only a small amount of powder and no actual load. When fired, the blanks provide the sound and flash of a real load, but with no projectile. These may be used for simulation of gunfire, scaring wildlife, or as power for a launching device such as the
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This development was greatly overshadowed by two further innovations he introduced at the end of the 19th century. In 1893, Browning produced the Model 1893 Pump Action Shotgun, introducing the now familiar pump action to the market. And in 1900, he patented the
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foot to 6; with an indifferent Bore, under Harquebus: Tho' for different Occasions they shou'd be of different Sorts, and Sizes. But in all, 'tis essential the Barrel be well polish'd and smooth within; and the Bore all of a Bigness, from one End to another...
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within a few years, and to 12-gauge shotguns and full-size hunting rifles by their late teens. Still, many who are particularly recoil-averse choose to stay with 20-gauge shotguns all their adult life, as it is a suitable gauge for many popular hunting uses.
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are classed as "Category C" (magazine capacity no more than 5 rounds) or "Category D" (magazine capacity more than 5 rounds) weapons; a licence for this type of firearm is, practically speaking, unavailable to the average citizen due to the difficulty and
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Offset chokes, where the pattern is intentionally slightly off of center, are used to change the point of impact. For instance, an offset choke can be used to make a double barrelled shotgun with poorly aligned barrels hit the same spot with both barrels.
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make extensive use of shotguns by personnel engaged in boarding hostile ships, as any shots fired will almost certainly be over a short range. Nonetheless, shotguns are far less common in military use than rifles, carbines, submachine guns, or pistols.
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troops in the early to mid-19th century because of its ease of use and generally good effectiveness on the move, as well as by coachmen for its substantial power. But by the late 19th century, these weapons became largely replaced on the battlefield by
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Shotguns generally have longer barrels than modern rifles. Unlike rifles, however, the long shotgun barrel is not for ballistic purposes; shotgun shells use small powder charges in large diameter bores, and this leads to very low muzzle pressures (see
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twenty-second burst of electrical energy is delivered to the target. This product was expected to be released to market in 2008. They were used—despite still being subject to testing, in breach of the supplier's license—by Northumbria police in their
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Since the end of World War II, the shotgun has remained a specialty weapon for modern armies. It has been deployed for specialized tasks where its strengths were put to particularly good use. It was used to defend machine gun emplacements during the
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shotguns come with a removable magazine plug to limit the capacity to 2, plus 1 in the chamber, for a total of 3 rounds, while hunting migratory gamebirds. Certain states have restrictions on magazine capacity or design features under hunting or
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reviewed the protest, and it was rejected because the Germans protested use of lead shot (which would have been illegal) but military shot was plated. This is the only occasion the legality of the shotgun's use in warfare has been questioned.
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to operate the semi-automatic mechanism. Conversely, the semi-automatic mode can be employed with more powerful shells, absorbing some of the recoil. Switching between the two modes is done by manipulating the ring located at the front of the
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Shotguns for use against larger, slower targets generally have even shorter barrels. Small game shotguns, for hunting game like rabbits and squirrels, or shotguns for use with buckshot for deer, are often 56 to 61 cm (22 to 24 in).
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at greater range. Typically, goose guns have long barrels (up to 36 inches), and small bolt-fed magazines. Bolt-action shotguns are also used in conjunction with slug shells for the maximum possible accuracy from a shotgun.
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Shotguns are common weapons in military use, particularly for special purposes. Shotguns are found aboard naval vessels for shipboard security, because the weapon is very effective at close range as a way of repelling enemy
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The unique properties of the shotgun, such as large case capacity, large bore, and the lack of rifling, has led to the development of a large variety of specialty shells, ranging from novelties to high tech military rounds.
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in the latter half of the 19th century. Mounted units favored the shotgun for its moving target effectiveness, and devastating close-range firepower. The shotgun was also favored by citizen militias and similar groups.
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shotguns) are classed as "Category A" weapons and, as such, are comparatively easy to obtain a licence for, given a legally recognised "legitimate reason" (compare to the British requirement for "good reason" for a
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Sabot slugs are essentially very large hollow point bullets, and are streamlined for maximum spin and accuracy when shot through a rifled barrel. They have greater ranges than older Foster and Brenneke-type slugs.
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rounds contain aerodynamic darts, typically from 8 to 20 in number. The flechettes provide greatly extended range due to their aerodynamic shape and improved penetration of light armor. American troops during the
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uses. Like birdshot, buckshot is described by pellet size, with larger numbers indicating smaller shot. From the smallest to the largest, buckshot sizes are: #4, (called "number four"), #1, 0 ("one-aught"), 00
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With the adoption of smaller bores and rifled barrels, the shotgun began to emerge as a separate entity. Shotguns have long been the preferred method for sport hunting of birds, and the largest shotguns, the
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rifle bullet, each pellet of shot is less likely to penetrate walls and hit bystanders (though in the case of traditional 00-Buck, overpenetration of soft and hard targets may be an issue). It is favored by
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rifle. The Russian Berdana shotgun was effectively a single-shot bolt-action rifle that became obsolete, and was subsequently modified to chamber 16-gauge shotgun shells for civilian sale. The U.S. military
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rounds are sometimes carried by hunters for safety and rescue purposes. They are available in low and high altitude versions. Some brands claim they can reach a height of up to 200 m (660 ft).
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have produced fancy double-barrel guns for wealthy European and American hunters. These weapons can cost US$ 5,000 or more; some elaborately decorated presentation guns have sold for up to US$ 100,000.
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The origins of the hammerless shotgun are European but otherwise obscure. The earliest breechloading shotguns originated in France and Belgium in the early 19th century (see also the history of the
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hammerless shotgun in 1883. This gun automatically cocked itself when the breech was closed. He later developed the mechanism to automatically eject the shells when the breech was opened.
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are similar in principle to the bean bag rounds. Composed of flexible rubber or plastic and fired at low velocities, these rounds are probably the most common choice for riot control.
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shotshells with more durable plastic casings. There has been a notable uptick in lever-action shotgun sales in Australia since 1997, when pump-actions were effectively outlawed.
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is used to tailor the pattern for different purposes. Chokes may either be formed as part of the barrel at the time of manufacture, by squeezing the end of the bore down over a
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ammunition. They even make four adapter sleeves that allow the 20-gauge models to fire: 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, and .410 gauge ammunition.
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slug, improves accuracy to 100 m (110 yd) or more. This is well within the range of the majority of kill shots by experienced hunters using shotguns.
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huge success, as they were somewhat slow and awkward to operate, and the rate of fire was noticeably slower (on average) than a double-barrelled gun. The
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the target by firing slightly ahead of the target, so that when the shot reaches the range of the target, the target will have moved into the pattern.
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chambering. The rifle has small blast shields attached to the cylinder to protect the shooter from hot gases escaping between the cylinder and barrel.
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era. They were available for aftermarket addition in the 1970s from companies like A & W Engineering. Military versions of the Ithaca 37 with
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catch mechanism like its similarly designed SpeedLine rifle. The Véloce is in essence a modified inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun, but after
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patent of 1875. This simple but ingenious design only used four moving parts allowing the production of cheaper and reliable shotguns.
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designs, drawing inspiration from contemporary repeating rifles, with the earliest successful repeating shotgun being the lever-action
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rounds. However, terminal performance was poor due to the very light weight of the flechettes, and their use was quickly dropped.
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whistle that emits a loud whistling sound for the duration of its flight. These are also used to scare animals.
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Some of the more interesting advances in shotgun technology include the versatile
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system consists of eight adapter sleeves that allow the 12-gauge models to fire:
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4266:"Shotgun Home Defense Ammunition, .357 SIG – A Solution in Search of a Problem?"
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4236:"The Box O' Truth #3 – The Shotgun Meets the Box O' Truth The Box O' Truth"
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Fowling Piece, a portable Fire Arm for the shooting of Birds. See Fire Arm.
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employed shotguns. U.S. cavalry used the shotgun extensively during the
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is a type of shotgun shell which contains sixteen 00-buck balls made of
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Silhouettes of several shotguns of different types and configurations:
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cartridge. Although very rare, drillings with three and even four (a
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to great effect. Since then, shotguns have been used in a variety of
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3822:"Calls to ban Verney-Carron's fast lever action rifle in Australia"
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4659:, October 1947, p. 196–200. Excellent diagrams and drawings.
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environments. Some U.S. units in Iraq used shotguns with special
2186:. Larger sizes are used for hunting larger upland game birds and
3769:"New "semi-semi-automatic" firearms fresh risk to public safety"
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50 yards (46 m) with a 20" diameter grouping of the balls.
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roles in civilian, law enforcement, and military applications.
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hunting, to kill large numbers of birds resting on the water.
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and large number of projectiles makes the shotgun useful as a
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3998:"High Explosive: Innovations in Ammunition – Army Technology"
3744:
The Gun Digest Book of Centerfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly
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likely to produce a disabling wound than a rifle or handgun.
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trooper in Singapore armed with a folding stock pump shotgun
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non-combatants that may be standing behind a breached door.
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feet) for fowling pieces, shorter than the typical musket.
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Some of the most common uses of shotguns are the sports of
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Bond Arms Cowboy Defender .45 Colt/.410 Shotshell Derringer
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This article is about the type of gun. For other uses, see
4386:"SMALL ARMS IN IRAQ: WHAT WORKED, WHAT SUCKED WHAT A HOAX"
3849:. Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia. 7 June 2018
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During the 19th century, shotguns were mainly employed by
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For most of the history of the shotgun, the breechloading
273:. Like rifles, shotguns also come in a range of different
2347:. Other variations launch a gas-grenade-like projectile.
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beginning in 1902. Other well-known examples include the
601:, one of the first successful pump-action shotgun designs
351:. The military value of shotguns was rediscovered in the
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Bruce N. Canfield (May 2004). "Give Us More Shotguns!".
4157:"Safety Equipment : Owner's Manual : Mossberg"
3666:. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 198, 209.
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https://exquisiteknives.com/common-17th-century-weapons/
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in shot pattern due to reduced deformation of the shot.
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rifle design, originally designed by British arms maker
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specifically for the law enforcement market. Recently,
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shotguns are by far the most common variants. Although
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loads for heavier projectiles without as much risk of
3747:. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 310.
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A constriction in the end of the barrel known as the
842:. It comes in the original combination chambering of
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The decline in military use of shotguns reversed in
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it as a "manual repeating shotgun". When Australian
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revolver along with its Australian partner company,
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4102:"Raoul Moat Taser Company Director "Kills Himself""
3412:also no rules regarding the storage of ammunition.
234:on the inner wall, but rifled barrels for shooting
76:. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
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4507:. Cfc-cafc.gc.ca. 31 December 2008. Archived from
4432:. Cfc-cafc.gc.ca. 31 December 2008. Archived from
3490:to reduce overall length even more when required.
3136:, the American shotguns were extremely effective.
2277:packed their own flechette shotgun rounds, called
1011:In 1925, Rodolfo Cosmi produced the first working
4211:"Public Act 92-0423 of the 92nd General Assembly"
3961:https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/x-caliber/
3693:. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 50.
3233:, and saw limited use in tank crews. Many modern
3121:. Those without such modifications were known as
2547:for its low penetration and high stopping power.
2170:Of this general class, the most common subset is
3714:Jones, Richard D.; White, Andrew (27 May 2008).
2948:has changed little since the development of the
2751:have used shotguns since their inception at the
632:. A pump-action shotgun is typically fed from a
6989:Small Arms & Light Weapons (SALW)
4288:"Problem while searching in History of Science"
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2307:Less-lethal rounds, for riot and animal control
2806:when making a surprise entry into a dwelling.
2315:Two rounds of Fiocchi 12-gauge rubber buckshot
636:underneath the barrel, which also serves as a
460:. Militants or insurgents may use shotguns in
4678:
4483:"Government extends gun-registration amnesty"
3951:X-CALIBER Survival-Rifle Gauge Adapter System
2767:. Shotguns were modified for and used in the
830:Taurus manufactures a carbine variant of the
374:The smoothbore shotgun barrel generates less
8:
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4125:
4123:
3847:"French hunting shotgun choking on red tape"
3324:of acquiring one. For more information, see
1064:tried to import the Véloce shotgun in 2018,
4043:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (
2903:feet). On the other hand, records from the
347:, which were far more accurate with longer
323:Preceding smoothbore firearms (such as the
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3016:killed two men with a shotgun; his friend
620:) is manually moved back-and-forth like a
27:Firearm loaded with a cartridge of pellets
3364:firearms. These shotguns require special
3077:Model 1887 Lever Action Repeating Shotgun
1232:Table of American standard birdshot size
865:) is a shotgun fed by a 5-round internal
767:in India also manufactured a single-shot
343:rifled firearms shooting spin-stabilized
136:Learn how and when to remove this message
4458:. Canada Firearms Centre. Archived from
2944:, were used for commercial hunting. The
2077:Shotguns are well suited for the use of
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218:, or a single solid projectile called a
4580:. Pennsylvania: The Stackpole Company.
4033:on 29 October 2021 – via YouTube.
3563:
3494:transfer with a $ 5 tax stamp from the
2907:show a maximum length of 137 cm (4
1630:for a 12-gauge shotgun using lead shot
4345:"Automatic Weapons:French Forerunners"
4036:
914:shotguns are generally referred to as
3609:"Mossberg & Sons | Products"
977:also exist, but they are still rare.
257:(18.53 mm or 0.729 in) and
222:. Shotguns are most commonly used as
7:
4649:Shotgun sabot separation photography
4559:Shotgunning, The Art and the Science
2376:eXtended Range Electronic Projectile
1653:in a 76 cm (30 in) circle
206:designed to shoot a straight-walled
74:adding citations to reliable sources
3196:for these duties were the 12-gauge
2920:Shot was also used in warfare; the
2420:are low-powered rounds that fire a
2353:shells are hand loaded with coarse
1170:, that are capable of shooting the
245:Shotguns come in a wide variety of
4561:. New Jersey: New Win Publishing.
3350:Possession and Acquisition Licence
2804:blow the locks or hinges off doors
2700:. Shotguns are also often used as
2574:finals at the 2008 Summer Olympics
1019:The Italian firearms manufacturer
25:
3907:Hearst Magazines (October 1947).
3868:Hearst Magazines (October 1947).
3794:Carbonell, Rachel (30 May 2018).
3663:Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms
3132:Due to the cramped conditions of
2837:Most early firearms, such as the
2791:, being popular with soldiers in
2787:. Shotguns were also used in the
2374:announced in 2007 a new 12-gauge
1139:. These were used for commercial
1000:and fully automatics such as the
3913:. Hearst Magazines. p. 196.
3874:. Hearst Magazines. p. 197.
3820:Wahlquist, Calla (30 May 2018).
3717:Jane's Guns Recognition Guide 5e
2964:, as well as with many hunters.
2655:
2608:The shotgun is popular for bird
2389:standoff with Raoul Moat in 2010
2256:Hunting, defensive, and military
1202:U.S. Marines fire their shotguns
1160:Snake Slayer and Cowboy Defender
1047:The French firearm manufacturer
869:cylinder. It is produced by the
513:or the way the gun is reloaded.
50:
4599:. Alabama: Countrysport Press.
3637:. Gun-tests.com. Archived from
2763:often issued them to a squad's
2476:rounds are made of two or more
1228:" (Swanshot gauge) cartridges.
61:needs additional citations for
4242:. 13 June 2014. Archived from
4162:. Mossberg.com. Archived from
4025:Haloskulls117 (29 June 2010).
3720:. HarperCollins. p. 355.
3611:. Mossberg.com. Archived from
1035:) that do not generate enough
265:, and can be single barreled,
1:
6854:Firearms by country
6769:Civilian Marksmanship Program
4622:. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
4310:"Firearms in Plymouth Colony"
3193:United States Army Air Forces
2755:level, often in the hands of
2451:#50298 marine line launcher.
711:A modern reproduction of the
585:) shotgun barrels were made.
285:. For non-repeating designs,
226:firearms, meaning that their
4654:"Shotgun Chokes and Gauges."
3687:Cutshaw, Charles Q. (2011).
3538:Military 12-gauge cartridges
3216:Late 20th century to present
2680:. Shotguns are also used in
2498:distraction/disorientation.
359:forces used the pump-action
7025:Federal Assault Weapons Ban
6923:Campaign Against Arms Trade
4481:Tim Naumetz (14 May 2008).
4406:. Taser.com. Archived from
4290:. Digicoll.library.wisc.edu
4189:"The 2007 Florida Statutes"
1168:Smith & Wesson Governor
7070:
6979:High-capacity magazine ban
6105:Mean time between failures
3928:. Thomas. pp. 91–94.
3924:Roger H. Robinson (1973).
3373:Canadian Firearms Registry
3366:Authorization to Transport
2711:
2669:police armed with shotguns
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2136:
2079:caliber conversion sleeves
2073:Caliber conversion sleeves
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2015:a limited effective zone.
1655:at 37 m (40 yd)
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1497:000 or LG ("triple-aught")
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840:Taurus/Rossi Circuit Judge
814:Model 1855 revolving rifle
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6708:Household ownership rates
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4595:Michael McIntosh (1999).
4312:. Plymoutharch.tripod.com
3926:The Police Shotgun Manual
3741:Muramatsu, Kevin (2013).
3548:Shotgun (shooting sports)
3387:In the United Kingdom, a
3326:Gun politics in Australia
2995:units. Both sides of the
2981:law enforcement officials
2810:Home and personal defense
2704:devices to defeat locks.
2382:, which contains a small
2006:, primarily those of the
1508:00 or SG ("double-aught")
862:
390:, and are also easier to
345:cylindro-conoidal bullets
3103:. American forces under
1220:(4.6 mm, 0.18 in).
695:cartridge), allowing a "
425:, giving shotguns short
404:cluster of impact points
378:and thus allows greater
39:Shotgun (disambiguation)
30:Not to be confused with
7009:by U.S. state
6419:Overpressure ammunition
6354:Improved Military Rifle
6060:Circular error probable
4979:Personal defence weapon
4614:Jack O'Connor (1965) .
4456:"Transporting Firearms"
4332:Blue Book of Gun Values
3523:Double-barreled shotgun
3486:or will have a folding
3354:Possession-Only License
3317:semi-automatic shotguns
2946:double-barreled shotgun
1663:Total spread at 40 yds
1628:Table of shotgun chokes
1479:Table of buckshot size
810:Colt Model 1839 Shotgun
523:Double-barreled shotgun
484:, which involve flying
195:, or historically as a
158:double-barreled shotgun
6703:Civilian gun ownership
6232:Firing (Shooting)
4268:. Firearmstactical.com
3450:
3442:skeet shooting with a
3402:is not a revolver gun.
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3146:judge advocate general
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2830:cavalryman during the
2739:. In a naval setting,
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2155:semi-automatic shotgun
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895:semi-automatic shotgun
883:Semi-automatic shotgun
827:as the Streetsweeper.
805:
790:C-More Competition M26
765:Rifle Factory Ishapore
731:discontinued in 1920.
716:
602:
536:
462:asymmetric engagements
269:, or in the form of a
242:) are also available.
180:
6177:Handgun effectiveness
6110:Minute of Angle (MOA)
5986:Ballistic coefficient
4962:Semi-automatic pistol
4541:The National Archives
4430:"Prohibited Firearms"
3479:National Firearms Act
3464:National Firearms Act
3438:
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3185:United States Marines
3155:
2934:James Fenimore Cooper
2825:
2725:
2602:Further information:
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2321:Flexible baton rounds
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2299:(HE), High Explosive
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2027:Further information:
1658:Total spread at 37 m
1201:
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1104:soldier armed with a
1099:
1078:Gun Control Australia
890:
803:
771:shotgun based on the
710:
647:Winchester Model 1897
609:, a linearly sliding
596:
530:
369:close quarters combat
361:Winchester Model 1897
168:Winchester Model 1897
163:Winchester Model 1887
153:
6794:in the United States
6452:Armour piercing
6013:Rangefinding/keeping
5925:Push/Controlled feed
5717:Synchronization gear
5452:Blank-firing adapter
5303: or famous
4576:Elmer Keith (1950).
4557:Bob Brister (1976).
4145:on 4 September 2012.
4133:"FRAG-12 fact sheet"
3974:"FRAG-12 fact sheet"
3635:"April, 97 Browning"
3446:525 on the range at
3158:United States Marine
3071:. While working for
3056:Daniel Myron LeFever
2247:Specialty ammunition
1466:2.03 mm (.080")
1452:2.29 mm (.090")
1438:2.41 mm (.100")
1424:2.79 mm (.110")
1410:3.05 mm (.120")
1396:3.30 mm (.130")
1382:3.56 mm (.140")
1368:3.81 mm (.150")
1354:4.06 mm (.160")
1340:4.32 mm (.170")
1326:4.57 mm (.180")
1312:4.83 mm (.190")
1298:5.08 mm (.200")
1284:5.33 mm (.210")
1270:5.59 mm (.220")
1256:5.84 mm (.230")
926:, first produced by
852:.44 Remington Magnum
715:lever-action shotgun
607:pump-action shotguns
554:clay pigeon shooting
320:to a lesser extent.
70:improve this article
6886:Privately made
6849:Firearm brands
6735:State firearms
6715:Exhibition shooting
6698:Celebratory gunfire
6557:Plastic tipped
6487:High explosive
6008:Physics of firearms
4531:"Firearms Act 1968"
4462:on 15 November 2007
4410:on 3 September 2008
4351:on 22 December 2021
4027:"The AA-12 shotgun"
3660:Sapp, Rick (2007).
3389:Shotgun Certificate
3244:Taser International
3212:12-gauge shotguns.
3210:Winchester Model 37
3198:Winchester Model 97
3073:Winchester Firearms
3063:John Moses Browning
3040:Hammerless shotguns
2384:electroshock weapon
2372:Taser International
2044:internal ballistics
1631:
1598:shotgun shot spread
1480:
1248:Pellets/10 g steel
1233:
1207:by Federal law for
6984:Right to bear arms
6930:Featureless rifles
6876:Improvised firearm
6837:3D printed firearm
6725:United States
6620:Fully powered
6527:Total metal jacket
6167:Stock measurements
4890:Underwater firearm
4786: versus
4536:legislation.gov.uk
4000:. 12 January 2011.
3775:on 29 October 2020
3451:
3342:
3267:
3189:United States Navy
3169:
3119:United States Army
3022:shotgun messengers
2997:American Civil War
2835:
2832:American Civil War
2732:
2576:
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2324:, commonly called
2317:
2281:after the similar
2157:
1651:Percentage of shot
1627:
1566:6.1 mm (.24")
1555:6.4 mm (.25")
1544:6.9 mm (.27")
1533:7.6 mm (.30")
1522:8.1 mm (.32")
1511:8.4 mm (.33")
1500:9.1 mm (.36")
1492:Pellets/10 g lead
1478:
1245:Pellets/10 g lead
1231:
1204:
1152:
1110:
1102:United States Army
967:automatic shotguns
945:Some, such as the
928:Fabrique Nationale
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806:
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603:
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298:revolving shotguns
181:
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6998:United States Gun
6659:
6658:
6655:
6654:
6542:Hollow point
6467:Full metal jacket
6374:
6373:
6332:Tubes and Primers
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6142:Power factor
6080:Gun harmonisation
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5819:Night vision
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5209:Automatic shotgun
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4773:Types of firearms
4762:
4761:
4657:Popular Mechanics
4629:978-0-394-50138-3
4606:978-0-924357-79-4
4587:978-0-935632-58-3
4568:978-0-8329-1840-7
4436:on 20 August 2007
4392:on 10 April 2009.
4372:American Rifleman
3986:on 13 April 2008.
3935:978-0-398-02630-1
3910:Popular Mechanics
3871:Popular Mechanics
3754:978-1-4402-3544-3
3727:978-0-06-137408-1
3700:978-1-4402-2709-7
3673:978-1-4402-2697-7
3615:on 14 August 2012
3272:sawed-off shotgun
3181:French Resistance
3030:American Old West
3010:American Old West
2886:For example, the
2728:Gurkha Contingent
2469:Novelty and other
2295:, which comes in
2176:upland game birds
2029:Sawed-off shotgun
1996:
1995:
1853:Improved Modified
1751:Improved Cylinder
1576:Pattern and choke
1573:
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1476:
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1209:waterfowl hunting
1002:Pancor Jackhammer
850:, as well as the
804:Closeup of MTs255
488:disks, known as "
187:(also known as a
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6891:Small arms trade
6829:Firearm industry
6680:, and
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6537:Hollow base
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6364:Smokeless powder
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6198:
6147:Precision-guided
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5848:
5655:Rail system
5529:Flash suppressor
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5335:Winchester rifle
5325:Antique firearms
5255:20-gauge shotgun
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4240:The Box O' Truth
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3518:List of shotguns
3105:General Pershing
3026:"riding shotgun"
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2737:boarding parties
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1582:Choke (firearms)
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1114:Gauge (firearms)
1086:mainstream media
1070:David Shoebridge
1031:shells (such as
1021:Benelli Armi SpA
864:
725:Winchester M1887
713:Winchester M1887
634:tubular magazine
599:Winchester M1897
548:as well as some
458:defensive weapon
433:without risking
427:effective ranges
349:effective ranges
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6957:Assault weapons
6952:Air travel
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6911: and
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6764:Shooting sports
6754:Pistol duelling
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6651:
6615:Rifle cartridge
6581:
6522:Supercavitating
6517:Soft point
6438:
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6344:Ball propellant
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6184:Twist rate
6075:Gun chronograph
6065:Effective range
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5930:Recoil-operated
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5365:Colt Peacemaker
5291:
5265:Dragon's breath
5260:Breaching round
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5224:Double-barreled
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5158:General purpose
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2647:Law enforcement
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2568:Vincent Hancock
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2545:law enforcement
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1076:groups such as
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973:(AA-12) or the
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947:Franchi SPAS-12
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470:shooting sports
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365:trench fighting
353:First World War
310:fully automatic
271:combination gun
267:double barreled
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3134:trench warfare
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2714:Combat shotgun
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932:Remington 1100
904:inertia-driven
881:Main article:
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877:Semi-automatic
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821:Armsel Striker
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673:9mm Parabellum
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575:.22 long rifle
531:A view of the
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496:Design factors
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482:sporting clays
455:close-quarters
447:door breaching
415:kinetic energy
306:semi automatic
287:over-and-under
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2592:Olympic Games
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6901:Arms control
6781:Gun violence
6748:Jungle style
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6625:Intermediate
6302:Fire forming
6152:Rate of fire
6023:Stadiametric
6001:Transitional
5945:Self-loading
5900:Gas-operated
5860:Blow-forward
5792:Red dot
5702:Squeeze bore
5650:Pistol slide
5635:Muzzle brake
5603:Bottom metal
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5150:Machine guns
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4404:"Taser Xrep"
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7015:Legislation
6967:in the U.S.
6918:Disarmament
6913:Gun control
6610:Handloading
6397:Dummy round
6269:Cooking off
6264:Malfunction
6252:Field strip
6247:Maintenance
6137:Penetration
6100:Match grade
6018:Mathematics
5950:Single-shot
5890:Closed bolt
5804:Scope mount
5767:Holographic
5757:Finderscope
5645:Pistol grip
5623:Speedloader
5477:Telescoping
5457:Breechblock
5330:Gatling gun
5229:Pump action
4870:Single-shot
4793:Combination
4644:Shotgun FAQ
4515:19 February
4440:19 February
4414:5 September
4355:28 December
4294:19 February
4272:19 February
4217:19 February
4173:19 February
4068:19 February
4064:. Ncjrs.gov
3892:19 February
3886:"410 Gauge"
3853:13 December
3831:13 December
3805:13 December
3779:13 December
3645:5 September
3619:19 February
3422:.22 caliber
3313:pump-action
3311:. However,
3303:), such as
3292:bolt-action
3262:A homemade
3227:Vietnam War
3160:carrying a
3114:trench guns
3101:World War I
3001:Indian Wars
2856:Cyclopaedia
2853:. The 1728
2839:blunderbuss
2828:Confederate
2785:Vietnam War
2773:World War I
2690:less-lethal
2436:pyrotechnic
2422:firecracker
2330:less-lethal
2275:Vietnam War
2224:.38 Special
2107:.44 Special
2103:.40 S&W
2099:.357 Magnum
2095:.38 Special
2008:Vietnam War
1588:Slug barrel
1082:moral panic
955:less-lethal
916:autoloaders
760:Bolt-action
755:Bolt-action
739:(primarily
685:.40 S&W
681:.357 Magnum
677:.38 Special
589:Pump-action
439:stray shots
419:aerodynamic
412:penetrative
363:shotgun in
332:blunderbuss
318:bolt-action
308:, and also
302:pump action
279:single-shot
228:gun barrels
210:known as a
176:Automatic:
6819:Gun safety
6814:Gunfighter
6605:Centrefire
6587:Cartridges
6567:Snake shot
6507:Round shot
6497:Projectile
6482:Incendiary
6380:Ammunition
6339:Propellant
6307:Obturation
6279:Squib load
6207:ammunition
6045:Accurizing
5981:Ballistics
5895:Electronic
5814:Telescopic
5665:Recoil pad
5524:Firing pin
5499:Bump stock
5462:Breechface
5403:Components
5395:components
5248:Ammunition
4996:Wallet gun
4940:Pepper-box
4885:Spring-gun
4880:Smoothbore
4875:Sleeve gun
4334:, 13th Ed.
4213:. Ilga.gov
4112:12 October
3554:References
3543:Mare's Leg
3513:Gun safety
3448:Camp David
3223:Korean War
3206:Home Guard
3095:World wars
3081:break open
3014:Cody Lyons
2888:Brown Bess
2859:defines a
2712:See also:
2626:ballistics
2614:smoothbore
2604:Garden gun
2521:separation
2432:Screechers
2418:Bird bombs
2341:pepper gas
2164:Shotshells
2133:Ammunition
2123:.410 gauge
2111:.44 Magnum
1975:Super Full
1947:Extra Full
1890:Light Full
1586:See also:
1156:Derringers
1025:Benelli M3
951:Benelli M3
936:Benelli M1
861:(Russian:
638:guide rail
579:centerfire
546:waterbirds
388:squib load
380:propellant
376:resistance
224:smoothbore
189:scattergun
96:newspapers
18:Scattergun
6859:Gun shops
6809:Forensics
6784:and
6730:Gun shows
6472:Frangible
6462:Expanding
6414:Gas check
6409:Flechette
6392:Cannelure
6317:Gunpowder
6274:Hang fire
6242:Firefight
6095:Lock time
6085:Headspace
6050:Bore axis
5935:Repeating
5885:Open bolt
5799:Magnifier
5685:Auto sear
5591:Wheellock
5586:Flintlock
5564:Half-cock
5519:Extractor
5420:Feed ramp
5350:Tommy Gun
5340:M1 Garand
5275:.410 bore
5239:Sawed-off
5214:Coach gun
5128:Repeating
5121:Polygonal
5045:Automatic
5028:Anti-tank
4913:Derringer
4803:Flare gun
4597:Best Guns
4316:3 October
4250:3 October
4195:3 October
3484:buttstock
3472:buttstock
3352:(PAL) or
3282:Australia
3177:partisans
3127:riot guns
3123:riot guns
3012:. Lawman
2969:Krieghoff
2942:punt guns
2797:frangible
2775:, in the
2765:point man
2761:U.S. Army
2702:breaching
2698:bean bags
2682:roadblock
2552:defensive
2402:frangible
2355:rock salt
2351:Rock salt
2326:bean bags
2283:artillery
2269:Flechette
2188:waterfowl
2091:9mm Luger
2083:X Caliber
2033:Coach gun
1642:(inches)
1179:.410 bore
1141:waterfowl
1137:punt guns
1127:) gauge.
1125:.410 bore
1080:caused a
1029:energetic
1013:prototype
961:Automatic
871:TsKIB SOO
867:revolving
844:.410 bore
769:.410 bore
749:smokeless
666:riot guns
622:hand pump
614:handguard
566:drillings
550:landfowls
283:repeating
212:shotshell
208:cartridge
193:peppergun
85:"Shotgun"
7054:Shotguns
7048:Category
7020:Politics
6940:Gun laws
6871:Gunsmith
6759:Politics
6678:industry
6600:Caseless
6402:Snap cap
6295:Ignition
6286:Ricochet
6227:Dry fire
6203:Shooting
6130:Velocity
5996:Terminal
5991:External
5955:Slamfire
5940:Revolver
5855:Blowback
5722:Tapering
5697:Silencer
5660:Receiver
5598:Magazine
5554:Foregrip
5544:Freebore
5514:Cylinder
5472:Rotating
5435:Trunnion
5301:Historic
5192:Shotguns
5111:Marksman
5089:Elephant
4991:Starting
4950:Revolver
4918:Duelling
4908:Cane gun
4900:Handguns
4860:Riot gun
4828:Takedown
4813:Long gun
4798:Elephant
4702:glossary
4694:Firearms
4578:Shotguns
4039:cite web
3800:ABC News
3502:See also
3322:red tape
3231:Iraq War
3202:Model 12
3109:bayonets
3083:' type.
3034:revolver
2930:Kentucky
2843:arquebus
2789:Iraq War
2783:and the
2708:Military
2665:Ugandan
2559:Sporting
2536:buckshot
2483:Illinois
2449:Mossberg
2345:tear gas
2261:Brenneke
2195:Buckshot
2178:such as
2172:birdshot
2149:12-gauge
2147:Loading
2127:20-gauge
2087:.380 ACP
2037:Punt gun
2012:duckbill
1816:Modified
1686:Cylinder
1602:Gaussian
1541:2 or SSG
1217:buckshot
1213:birdshot
1183:20-gauge
1074:anti-gun
1057:blowback
1042:foregrip
940:Saiga-12
796:Revolver
745:ADI Ltd.
642:elevator
611:fore-end
583:vierling
472:such as
449:tool, a
357:American
259:20-gauge
255:12-gauge
247:calibers
230:have no
7007: (
6974:License
6742:Hunting
6690:Society
6670:Society
6647:Wildcat
6642:Pinfire
6572:Spitzer
6502:Raufoss
6444:Bullets
6434:Wadding
6349:Cordite
6327:Rimfire
6257:Fouling
6237:Gunshot
6215:Gunshot
6055:Caliber
6038:Metrics
5969:Physics
5870:Boxlock
5843:Actions
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