Shotgun Rules Something that every bloke knows about is calling shotgun, in order to claim the front seat of the car when the driver is giving a lift to 2 or more people. However it seem that there are many interpretations as to the exact rules of 'shotgun calling' so I thought that I would finalise them so that in future everybody is clear on exactly how the system works. It is important that all contestants realize that the car must first be in sight, and not out of a window or other transparent medium. In other words, you have to see the car while being outside before calling 'shotgun' The car engine must be off and doors must be closed. All disagreements over the rules are ultimately decided by the driver. For simultaneous calls, it is a physical battle for whoever's ass touches the seat first. If you have shotgun privileges and leave the car to do a mission for the driver, other mates cannot steal the shotgun position. (eg. getting out to buy beer). People that refuse to obey these rules forfeit all shotgun privileges in all other cars for the rest of the day. The driver may relinquish radio control to the person in the shotgun position in order to not drive like a woman, but retains the right to override the shotgun music selection at any time Bonus: It is often fun to whisper "shotgun" in your competitor's ear to truly humiliate him for his slow reaction time. Super Bonus: the driver can overrule all calls in order to curb the chance of a 'dickhead' gaining access to the shotgun position. Super Duper Bonus: with the privileges of shotgun come added responsibilities: Once the shotgun position has been assumed the shotgunner must join the driver in giving the finger to bad drivers. All rules are void if one of the passengers is carrying a shotgun. In these special circumstances, the person actually carrying a shotgun gets 'autogun' (front seat no questions asked) and anything else that he wants. So now you all know I expect there to be no more arguments about particulars of the rules when I or anybody else is giving out lifts. Written by Andrew Neville