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The Double Barrel Sawed Off is a Shotgun in Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Notably, it is a Sidearm, rather than a Primary Weapon.
The Double Barrel Sawed Off can be obtained from enemies, vendors, weapon chests, Sealed Caches, and any area/mission with Pistols (not Shotguns) as targeted loot.
The Named variant Backup Boomstick can only be extracted from Dark Zones, purchased from Dark Zone Vendors using 
DZ Resources, purchased from the Countdown Requisitions Station using 
Countdown Requisition Tokens, or obtained from Conflict/Legacy/Named Item Caches.
The Named variant Firestarter can only be obtained through the Firewall Specialization tree. In total, an investment of 10 Specialization Points is required to raise the weapon to Level 40.
Replicas of the Named variant Backup Boomstick can be crafted using its 
Blueprint, which can only be obtained from Reconstructed Caches purchased with 
NSA Tech from NSA Stations.
History[]
Like its full-length cousin, the Double Barrel Sawed Off in Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is based on the L.C. Smith 12 Gauge, a break-open shotgun model dating back to the 1900s.
Shotguns barrels can either be modified or manufactured for shorter length, reducing its muzzle velocity in favor of concealment and close-quarters use. They are popular with both law enforcement and criminal enterprises, either for combat or breaching doors and locks. For this reason, various countries impose minimum barrel lengths for shotguns or require special permits to shorten beyond a certain length.
Usage[]
Statistically, the Double Barrel Sawed Off is similar to the full-length Double Barrel Shotgun, and serves much the same purpose: obliterating un-armored targets at mid- to close-range. The ability to empty both barrels in under a second results in superb damage for Sidearm, but its slow reload leaves little room for error: if its first two shells fail to stop an approaching Rusher, there likely won't be time to load and fire a third.
This makes it best used from cover, popping out to blast enemies before ducking into safety to either reload or switch to a Primary Weapon for longer-range firefights. As a last-resort weapon when low on ammunition, however, it's typically inferior to a versatile semi-automatic handgun or revolver.
Variants[]
Double Barrel Sawed Off[]
This break-action shotgun has a pistol grip and shortened barrel for easier concealment without skimping on stopping power.
Backup Boomstick 
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- Main article: Backup Boomstick
A Named variant of the Double Barrel Sawed Off, featuring additional Shotgun Damage.
Firestarter (Shotgun)[]
- Main article: Firestarter (Shotgun)
A Named variant of the Double Barrel Sawed Off, featuring the Primer Rounds Talent. The Firewall Specialization must be active to equip this weapon.
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