History of Calling shotgun

	Revision 11 . . November 14, 2001 11:56 pm by Rmhermen
	Revision 10 . . November 14, 2001 11:34 pm by Dmerrill [-last section -- hitting a sign at 40mph with a shotgun? pleeeeeze!]

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In the US, there is a longstanding tradition of determining who gets to sit in the seat next to the driver of a motor vehicle. In order to claim that seat, one must "call shotgun" according to a set of standard rules.

In the US, there is a longstanding tradition of determining who gets to sit in the seat next to the driver of a motor vehicle. In order to claim that seat, one must "call shotgun" according to a set of standard rules. The seat next to the driver is called shotgun in remembrance of those men that rode on stage coaches next to the driver with a shotgun to protect the stage from banditos (highwaymen). Or so it's said.