The history of “Shotgun” goes back to the days of the Wild West. Back then they had covered wagons, and it was necessary to protect the wagon from Indians and mean-tempered cowboys. For protection someone would sit next to the driver and hold a shotgun. This has evolved into the ritual known as “Shotgun” and is practiced before most car rides.
There are many ways to play but everyone knows the game. The fight for the most coveted position in the car is determined by on single word, Shotgun. The only problem with this "game", or some may call it a lifestyle, is that the rules are not the same in different places and according to different people. This can all be fixed if everyone plays according to the Official Shotgun Rules, which can be found at shotgunrules.com
The creators of the rules find the battle for shotgun no laughing matter. “Shotgun is a living entity and be aware that it is always changing for the better good of society,” said Joshua Pearson, co-creator of the Official Shotgun Rules. They may always be changing, but as of right now these are the official rules: the person must call “Shotgun” loud enough for at least one other occupant of the car to hear and to be able to call “Shotgun” the person has to be outside the building. Some people play that you must see the car to be able to call "shotgun" but they would be incorrect.
Now that we all know the rules, some people may be asking why is this so important and to them I say, umm DUH! the passenger seat means you have the most leg room, you get to control the radio (which is one of the most important things in life), reclining seats!, and of course you have the privilege of being surrounded by airbags.
I hope I have enlightened all of your lives.
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