Why Is a Sawn off Shotgun Better?

Compared to a standard shotgun, the sawn-off shotgun has a shorter effective range, due to a lower muzzle velocity; however, its reduced length makes it easier to maneuver and conceal. Powerful and compact, the weapon is especially suitable for use in small spaces, such as close-quarters combat in a military context.

What's the point of a sawn off shotgun?

The principal reason criminals cut off some of the barrel from a shotgun is to make it easier to conceal under a coat or in a bag.

Why were sawed off shotguns banned?

Sawed off shotguns can be especially deadly because the ammunition is propelled faster than it would be if the barrel was complete. ... In the United States, it is illegal to posses a sawed off shotgun that has a barrel length of less than eighteen inches, unless the individual has obtained a taxed permit from the ATF.