Shotguns have incredible firepower at close range,
but if you think that makes them identical to the Brainer here's a list of differences

- They have a greater range
- They can't be countered
- They can be fired from the hip and still deal tons of damage

This power comes at a cost however, which is a low rate of fire and slower movement speed.

Shotguns can be paired up with a Brainer to cover everything from the extreme close rage to mid range.

Just remember that they lose most of their power beyond mid range.

If you find yourself at a distance from an enemy, try and lure him in,
or make use of obstacles and backroutes to close the distance.