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The shorter barrel gives the weapon a shorter effective range, but a greater shot dispersal. It also makes the weapon much easier to conceal and wield in confined spaces, where the disadvantage of a shorter firing range is nullified. Since the Mafia operate in densely packed cities and normally ambush their enemies, this shotgun is perfectly designed for mafia murders. |
The shorter barrel gives the weapon a shorter effective range, but a greater shot dispersal. It also makes the weapon much easier to conceal and wield in confined spaces, where the disadvantage of a shorter firing range is nullified. Since the Mafia operate in densely packed cities and normally ambush their enemies, this shotgun is perfectly designed for mafia murders. |
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β | The term 'riding shotgun' has two origins; to refer to a bodyguard that assisted coaches and wagons on the Oregon Trail, or a hitman that would be assisted by a getaway driver. These gunmen were called 'shotgun messengers' |
+ | The term 'riding shotgun' has two origins; to refer to a bodyguard that assisted coaches and wagons on the Oregon Trail, or a hitman that would be assisted by a getaway driver. These gunmen were called 'shotgun messengers'. |
Shotguns were rarely useful in largescale modern conflicts unless armies could engage at point range. This was the case in the Battle of Gate PΔ; where the [[Maori]] used their shotguns to fight back against the British soldiers inside their Pa fort. |
Shotguns were rarely useful in largescale modern conflicts unless armies could engage at point range. This was the case in the Battle of Gate PΔ; where the [[Maori]] used their shotguns to fight back against the British soldiers inside their Pa fort. |