A Pistol Grip Shotgun (also sawed-off shotgun) is a type of shotgun with a shorter barrel, compared to regular shotguns. Also sometimes just called a 'sawn-off' ('sawed-off'), the weapon has larger spread and limited range. The shorter barrel would also make it easier to conceal - which combined with the aforementioned tactical characteristics have led to use for nefarious purposes. As a result of this, many jurisdictions have a minimum legal length for shotgun barrels. Some guns are made with a shorter barrel to achieve the same effect, especially when slugs are used, such as with some elephant guns.