If a person calls shotgun, they automatically get that place in the vehicle. There are only a few exceptions to this rule (also called the Shotty Rule depending on where you're from), such as
~The boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse of the driver automatically has this spot unless they decline
~The driver of the vehicle has overall say if more than one person calls shotgun at once.
Under no circumstances are you allowed to break this rule.
Pawl-Shotgun!
(Gary gets in shotgun)
(long drawn out silence. Driver doesn't start vehicle)
Pawl-Gary, what the hell. Didn't you just hear me call shotgun?
Gary-I can't fit in the backseat! my legs are too long.
Pawl-you liar!
Driver-you just broke the shotgun rule. only the worst scum of the bottom of society's shoe would even think of doing that. Get out of my car, you're walking home.
by wickedmarshmallows!! March 29, 2010
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Here in the great sunshine state, the shotgun rules are of major importance. They are as follows:
1. Shotgun is available for al potential riders regardless of race, sex, belief, etc.

2. You must call shotgun explicitly does atleast one other to hear (no saying it under your breath)

3. The vehicle must be in general proximity* but does not have to be seen.

4. ALWAYS respect first shotgun call.

*: General proximity is defined as within the parking lot or in shouting distance
by ArizonaHomie September 5, 2020
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