Dossier
The shotgun is the definitive close-range weapon in Leonida. No other platform delivers that volume of impact energy simultaneously across a spread area at contact distance. Doorways, stairwells, hallways. Any environment where a target cannot move laterally is an environment where the pump action is the correct choice.
The pump cycle is the limiting factor. Each shot requires the action to be cycled. In a sustained close engagement the rate of fire is lower than any automatic weapon. The compensating factor is that each shot is typically the last one required.
Vice County law enforcement and criminal operations both run it. When both sides of a confrontation carry the same weapon, the weapon is functional in the environment.
On Record
Trailer 1
Used by law enforcement during a forced entry in Vice County. Breaching application. Door cleared with a single discharge.
Trailer 2
Carried by criminal operatives during a close-quarters engagement in Vice City. Corridor engagement sequence.
Frequently Asked
What range is the Pump-Action Shotgun effective at?
Short to medium. At close quarters — door breaches, vehicle clearances, corridors — it's devastating. At distance it loses most of what makes it worth carrying.
Where can you get the Pump-Action Shotgun in Leonida?
Ammu-Nation is the confirmed weapon retailer in Leonida — Phil Cassidy's name is on the billboard. Specific stock, pricing, and unlock conditions aren't confirmed yet.
Is the Pump-Action Shotgun confirmed with specific factions in Leonida?
Law enforcement and criminal use both confirmed in official footage. The Carriers section above covers the specific breakdown.