Yes, it’s a shotgun (Mossberg 590). With a 9-round magazine, and with 00 Buckshot, you have 15 projectiles per round fired (with 3” shells).
Very good for “social” work, which is one reason you see them in police cruisers.
To think I was once majoring social work. Glad I had sense enough to get out of it, wouldn't have been a good fit for me at all. That made me chuckle but the other isn't any laughing matter.
Thanks for the info on the shotgun, guess that would do. Even though bigger, might be better than a 9mm with kickback or whatever they do plus easier to aim. Man, I hope I never really have to get and use one of the things, but I would feel better just knowing I could protect myself or loved ones if I absolutely had to.