I've seen a lot of people voice their distaste about the recent sandbox changes, and I'd like to give them some form of advice and hopefully better them when it comes to dealing with shotgun users in the crucible ​ First: [b][i]NEVER[/i][/b] use a loadout purely for CQC Having something to help with enemies up in your face is fine, but running something like an smg and a hand cannon is not going to make dealing with SG users any easier. pick a mid/long range weapon you're most comfortable with. That way SG users have been robbed of the one thing they need. Range. Me, I use Machina Dei 4 with dual kinetic counterbalance mods. It's a FANTASTIC pulse rifle once you soften it's kick. (This bit of advice isn't really for PC players on account of they have no recoil whatsoever so just skim this part ok guys? You don't need stability mods) So, once you have a good ranged weapon you're comfortable with, time for the second bit of advice: Always have situational awareness. ​ This is something most people don't really seem to keep track of. Always make sure to keep a good eye on the radar, and be sure to follow this VERY important rule: If you see red, get some distance. I cannot stress this enough. Your ranged weapon won't be of any good use if it isn't given the range needed. Most SG users will also try to bait you around corners. I know the bait looks tasty, little fish, but think of the hook. If this helps, stick to open ground, These creatures thrive in enclosed areas, it's where they hunt, mate and breed more SG users. ​ That's the two most important peices of advice I can give to you. Get a ranged weapon, and give it the range needed to put that boomsticking bastard down. Now all that's left is for you to rely on your trigger finger. Remember, Don't give them an inch, or they'll take a mile. ​ Good luck out there guardians.