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[apocalypsos]

I know nothing about guns. Seriously, absolutely nothing. So someone help me out, and talk to me like an imbecile when you answer. How many shots can you take with a shotgun before you have to reload? And how do you shoot one, step by step, from loading it to pulling the trigger? Are there even any steps in between?

Sheesh. If this weren't the only time I plan to have anybody in this story fire a gun, I wouldn't even put it in. Not knowing about this stuff and trying to write it is too hard. *grumbles*

EDIT: Well, now I know who to go to for gun questions. Now all I have to do is find someone to go to for axe and tomahawk questions. :)

Comments

[wiredwizard.livejournal.com]

Not entirely true. If the shotgun is loaded with slug rounds, as opposed to buckshot or birdshout, it would be effective for taking tires out.

[apocalypsos.livejournal.com]

Okay, so let me set up the situation. The main character runs out the front door towards the UPS truck. The farmer comes out with a double-barrel shotgun loaded with slugs and takes out the two tires he can see. He stops to reload, giving the main character time to run behind the house, then follows off and manages to get a shot or two fired off before the main character stops him.

Does that work?

[wiredwizard.livejournal.com]

Works for me. =official Plot Guru grunt of approval= ;)