Here is the question: What kind of soldier uses shotguns for combats? Because i’ve never seen one on a soldier
I think some of you misunderstood the question, im asking WHO uses it , not why or how or where lol
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November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Shotguns are mostly used by infantry, military police and special forces. Shotguns are very good for clearing buildings with. Shotguns are usually only carried on "special occaisions" which is why you don’t see many photos of soldiers carrying them.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
In close quarters where a rifle is less effective. They were used in Viet Nam in the heavy brush, and I am sure they are useful in cities where most of the shooting is short range.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
We used to have them in the Coast Guard for close quarters combat situations. The Police use them too. They are a good intimidation weapon to prevent anyone from trying something.
And to "xoTwilightxo" below, if you "don’t know" then why in the world would you answer a question? There are more important things in life than points on YA.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
i dont know
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
We had them in Iraq. I was security and used them for housing clearing. Used the slug to easily open doors. Like I said, I am a Marine and I used a Benelli semi-automatic shotgun.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Mostly used to breach doors.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
The breach man on a four man stack or a detainee guard with non-lethal ammo for example.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Marine Corps MP’s use shotguns when delivering cash to the pay centers on base stateside.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
close quarters, in a building
rifles like M-16s are too long
try using one by a doorway or corner
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Soldiers (usually Army infantry) going door to
door in Iraq have used the 10 gauge shotgun
for taking out door locks
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
I have seen plenty of soldiers with a shotgun as their issue weapon. Some infantry some not, if the unit has them in inventory someone will be issued them. When I left Iraq in 04 the 12 gauge pump was not an uncommon sight.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
The Coast Guard still uses the Remington 870 with 00 buckshot and slugs – and we are experimenting right now with non-lethal rounds, but they aren’t authorized quite yet. Our Law Enforcement and Maritime Security Teams use them.