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Shotguns require only one and the applicant does not need to show a good reason for the application in the same way, or meet such tough restrictions on where the weapon is stored.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

Shotguns featured in a decidedly more humorous setting after the war.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2021

"Here is my starting point, Martha: I believe that love is the answer, but I also own a handgun just in case -- in fact I own several. Shotguns too," Kennedy told host Martha MacCallum.

From Fox News • Sep. 4, 2019

Shotguns used to hunt migratory waterfowl are limited by law to 3 shots.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2017

Among his books he possessed a catalogue that described Flobert Rifles, and also Shotguns and Revolvers.

From The Adventures of Bobby Orde by Brehm, Worth