
Shotgun
Hunting Context
Usually referenced in hunting and indicates a wide spread of shot.

Pack your shotgun; the hunting season starts tomorrow.
Personal Defense
Often used to imply personal defense or home security.

He keeps a shotgun for home defense.
Cultural References
Commonly seen in Western movies and symbolizes frontier defense.

The cowboy carried a shotgun on his horse.
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BlunderbussFirearmMusketRifle
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