ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Coach gun

A coach gun is a type of shotgun that is named after the coaches that people used to ride in a long time ago. The coach gun is a shorter shotgun that is easier to carry around on horseback or in a coach.

Think of it like a really big water gun, but instead of water, it shoots metal pellets called shot. The coach gun has two barrels, and you have to load the shotgun shells into each barrel one at a time.

When you want to shoot the coach gun, you hold it up to your shoulder and pull the trigger. The trigger makes a spring inside the coach gun snap, which hits the primer on the end of the shotgun shell. This causes the gun powder inside the shell to explode and send the shot flying out of the barrels.

The coach gun is popular in movies and TV shows because it is often used by cowboys and lawmen. Today, some people still use coach guns for hunting, shooting sports, or even just for fun at the shooting range. But always remember, guns are not toys and should only be handled by responsible adults.
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