What’s the difference in a rifle and a shotgun?

• A. Rifle uses longer barrels than shotguns
• B. Rifle shoots bullets and Shotgun shoots Slugs&Shots
• C. Shotgun fires only shot pellets
• D. Rifle fires bullets

Answer: (B)

Difference in the ammunition they fire distinguishes rifles from shotguns. A rifle is designed to fire bullets—single, streamlined projectiles at high velocity—providing precision at longer ranges. A shotgun is built to fire shot, many small pellets that spread out, making them effective at closer distances, and it can also fire slugs, which are single larger projectiles for longer-range use. The idea that rifles always have longer barrels isn’t universal and doesn’t define their function, so focusing on what each fires best captures the real distinction: rifles shoot bullets, shotguns shoot shot or slugs.