In the absence of any evidence tending to show that possession or use of a "shotgun having a barrel of less than eighteen inches in length" at this time has some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well regulated militia, we cannot say that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear such an instrument.
Certainly it is not within judicial notice that this weapon is any part of the ordinary military equipment or that its use could contribute to the common defense. Wow, -- coming out of the closet, are you?
-- Short barreled shotguns have been part of the standard issued military arms for hundreds of years. -- This is a 'given' to anyone who knows military weapons.
Why do you think short shotguns are 'evil'?