List of equipment of the Bolivian Armed Forces
Shotguns
### Shotguns

| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Remington Model 870](/wiki/Remington_Model_870 "Remington Model 870") |  | [Shotgun](/wiki/Shotgun "Shotgun") | [12 gauge](/wiki/Gauge_%28firearms%29%23Gauges_in_use "Gauge (firearms)#Gauges in use") | [190px](/wiki/File:M870mcs_noBG.png "M870mcs noBG.png") | — |
| [Mossberg 500](/wiki/Mossberg_500 "Mossberg 500") |  | Shotgun | 12 gauge | [190px](/wiki/File:PEO_Mossberg_590A1.jpg "PEO Mossberg 590A1.jpg") | — |
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What are some common uses for shotguns in hunting or self-defense?