+A **shotgun** is a [firearm](/wiki/firearm) typically fired from the shoulder, its smooth bore launching multiple small projectiles known as [shot](/wiki/shot). This makes it effective at close range, from hunting game to sporting use.
+## See also
+- [Gun](/wiki/gun)
+- [Ammunition](/wiki/ammunition)
+- [Hunting](/wiki/hunting)
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