Shotgun

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Shotgun - A smooth bore firearm capable of propelling multiple projectiles. To operate a shotgun, propellent is igniged by a primer, or another ignition device. The expanding gas push on a wad (which holds the projectiles togeter until they leave the end of the barrel). The group of projectiles exits the barrel and fly to the intended target.

A shotgun will contain one of more barrels. These barrels are normally mounted in a side by side or over under configuraiton.