* [[12 gauge CAWS]]: Flechette shells now carry 30 projectiles instead of 20.
* New shotgun projectile type: '''AP-Slug''', an armor-piercing slug. No retail availability, these projectiles must be handloaded.
* Establishment of '''barrel length groups for all shotgun calibers'''. All four receive 4 groups each: Hunting, Combat, Short, and Super-short. See each individual caliber page for damage multipliers.
Changes to [[Civilized Areas]]: