A type of shotgun mainly issued by militaries for warfare, as well as police tactical units. The earliest shotguns specifically designed for combat were the trench guns or trench shotguns issued in World War I, such as the pump action Winchester Model 1897 and Model 1912. While limited in range, the multiple projectiles typically used in a shotgun shell provide increased hit probability unmatched by other small arms.
In context of present-day usage, the term "combat shotgun" refers to shotguns that is specialized, designed for police and military roles. They primarily came in some of the following features, such as:
Notable example of modern combat shotgun: