Top MenuAdvertisePrivacy PolicyCopyrightMailing ListContact Usinfo@shotgunrules.comNavigationThe Official Shotgun RulesCall Shotgun or Sit in backHomeMain MenuRules of ShotgunResponsibilitiesAbout ShotgunHistory of ShotgunShotgun in Pop CultureShotgun Rules Mobile AppSuggest A Rule ChangeShotgun Rules StoreReturn to ContentRules of ShotgunThe following rules have been created through many years of exploring the ritual of Shotgun and are designed with the idea of fairness to all potential occupants of a vehicles as the main priority. These are also the most complete and comprehensive Shotgun rules available today.1. Standard Rules1.1 You Must Say The Word “Shotgun”You must say the word “Shotgun” to stake your claim on Shotgun. This must be done clearly and loud enough so that at least one other to-be occupant of the vehicle can hear you. MORE…1.2 The Deed Must Be Done Before Shotgun May Be CalledFor these rules to work properly, it is essential that you understand and accept the concept of the “Deed.” Shotgun may only be called after the “Deed is Done.” MORE…1.3 You Must Be Outside to Call ShotgunIf the Deed takes place indoors, the Deed is considered done after you have left the building in which the Deed took place. MORE…1.4 The Shotgun GaperGapers (gey-pers) are people who prioritize Shotgun much more than a normal human being. These people will alter their usual behavior and even undermine their own ethics in order to gain the rights to Shotgun. They do this through legal means, however – such as sprinting for an exit – and therefore they cannot be Voided. MORE…1.5 VoidingWhenever you break a Shotgun rule as stated in this guide, you may be “voided” from receiving Shotgun privileges for that ride. Although somewhat discretionary, voiding automatically applies if you call Shotgun while indoors, if you do not have your shoes on, or if you display any other blatant disregard for Shotgun protocol. MORE…The Shotgun Rules App 2.0 (Coming Soon)It’s coming! Help us create the Shotgun Rules App 2.0 with the help of Kickstarter! The new app will help you find all the rules and responsibilities on your mobile device. With more than 60 rules and responsibilities, it is tough to keep them all straight. With our new trivia and Shotgun Sheriff Functions, will will be able to police your friends and family and insure they are are following the Shotgun Rules. If they don’t you will have the power to write them a ticket until they learn the rule of Shotgun MORE…2. Ancillary Rules
2.1 Footwear
Your footwear for the ride in Shotgun must be on your feet, before you can call Shotgun. Since you must be outside to call Shotgun, some people will simply grab their shoes/sandals, jump outside the building, and call Shotgun before putting their shoes on. This has been deemed Gaping, and is not a legal procedure. You must have your shoes on (if you choos