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10	Cycling a pump-action shotgun as done by the RuleOfCool. After firing, the wielder lets go of the trigger and holds the gun vertically by the forward grip in his other hand. He then jerks the gun sharply upward, letting its inertia and weight work the pump, then levels the gun and fires again. A variation involves a lever-action firearm, where the character does something similar but holds on to the lever only, letting the gun's recoil and weight cause the handle to pull itself.
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12	As seen in this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8tVFvl84Ls shotgun tutorial video,]] attempting this in real life is possible, but inefficient. It also puts a ''lot'' of unnecessary strain on the gun's moving parts, and it's unsafe, as a considerable amount of force is required to rack the slide. It's very possible to lose your grip and [[IJustShotMarvinInTheFace send a now-loaded firearm flying across the room]]. On the other hand, this can be justified if the user in question is [[AnArmAndALeg handicapped]].
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14	There is an actual technique for cycling a pump action with one hand (only used if your other hand is incapacitated), but it entails placing the butt on the ground and cycling against it, which is far safer and more controlled. A similar technique can be used to cycle the slide of a pistol, using the edge of a table or something to press on the front of the slide while not blocking the barrel; like the one-handed shotgun pump, there's also a variant that's more common in Hollywood but also more likely to break something if you were to try it in real life (that is, catching the ''sights'' on the edge of a table).
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16	Obviously, this move requires a pump-action shotgun (because pump-action rifles apparently don't exist in Hollywood), so a semi-automatic or bolt-action shotgun (yes, there ''is'' such a thing) won't work.
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18	Related to GunTwirling and UnorthodoxReload. SubTrope of DramaticGunCock. See also GangstaStyle for a similar CoolButInefficient way to handle pistols. Contrast LockAndLoad, which is going through a proper-use routine to show that character does know how to use a gun.
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25	* The giant hand at the end of episode 5 of ''Anime/{{FLCL}}'' reloads its giant shotgun one-handed.
26	* Near the end of the first season of ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex'', as a result of having her other arm mangled by machine gun fire, the Major does this with a straight-pull bolt-action anti-materiel rifle (while the weapon is different, the effect is much the same) with one hand in a fashion rather similar to the "proper" way to cycle a pump-action shotgun with only one hand, though she braces the weapon against her thigh instead of against the ground and uses the recoil of the gun to lift it back up so she can cycle it again, no fewer than eight times while shooting a MiniMecha at point-blank range. The pilot of the MiniMecha is suitably terrified by the cyborg standing on his armored exoskeleton and suffocating him by caving in his frontal armor plate so far he can't breathe.
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30	* The RealTrailerFakeMovie for ''Film/HoboWithAShotgun'' ends with a bloody, naked hobo pumping his shotgun this way.
31	* [[Creator/CheechAndChong Cheech Marin]]'s priest character in ''Film/{{Machete}}'' does this with two shotguns simultaneously.
32	* The Hong Kong film ''Film/TigerOnTheBeat'' features an... elaborate version of this; Creator/ChowYunFat's character, Sergeant Francis Li, attaches a string to his shotgun's pump handle and trigger, so he can fire it from cover, in what can best be described as a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ehAdfkZcKo shotgun yo-yo.]]
33	* Creator/JeanClaudeVanDamme does this a few times in ''Film/HardTarget'' during the climactic battle inside an old warehouse.
34	* Creator/JohnWayne was known for doing this in his films.
35	** His introduction in ''Film/{{Stagecoach}}'' features him firing a warning shot then spin cocking his lever-action rifle.
36	** In ''Film/TrueGrit'', he spins his lever-action shotguns to reload them on horseback.
37	* ''Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay''
38	** While the T-800 is riding his motorcycle and chasing John and the T-1000 down the canal, he spins his lever-action Winchester 1887 to reload it. Justified in-universe by the T-800 having metal "bones" in his fingers that can withstand the stress of this action. Also justified by how mind-blowingly badass he looked doing it (also by the fact he was driving a motorcycle at the time and needed one hand to keep control of the bike; when both hands are available, the T-800 cocks the gun normally). The prop shotgun that Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger carried for the scene had an enlarged loop on the lever, and a lighter aluminum barrel, allowing him to do the trick without breaking his fingers. At one point, he mistakenly flipcocked the non-prop shotgun and almost ''did'' break his fingers.
39	** Sarah Connor does it at the end when shooting the T-1000 in the foundry; justified in that her right arm is wounded (though she still uses it for support while firing). [[TruthInTelevision Doubly justified]] in that Creator/LindaHamilton spent a ''lot'' of time [[TookALevelInBadass working out in preparation for this role]], and wanted to [[TheCastShowoff show off her newfound skill]].
40	* Rick O'Connel does this in ''Film/TheMummy1999''. It's not even during a battle, he's just getting the gun ready stating, "I believe in being prepared."
41	* Ira, Harry and Wayne do this after killing one of the aliens in ''Film/Evolution2001''. No practical reason, just to look badass.
42	* The protagonist of ''Film/TheRundown'' does this by way of necessity in the climax, given as he's managing to [[GunsAkimbo dual wield two pump-action shotguns.]]
43	* Done in ''Film/MaxPayne'' for no reason at all, other than to look cool. In the commentary, the director and producer even praise Mark Walhberg for making it look cool.
44	* Parodied in ''Film/ScaryMovie 3'', where Creator/AnthonyAnderson's character does this with his shovel... [[RuleOfFunny and somehow ejects a spent shell]]. Played straight earlier when a secret service member, played by Ja Rule, [[ItMakesSenseInContext does this before blowing a hole in a painting of Mother Teresa]].
45	* Also spoofed in ''Film/HotShotsPartDeux'', where Ramada's attempt to do this causes the shotgun to slip off its grip and knock out a terrorist. She then tosses the now-useless grip at another terrorist and knocks him out, too.
46	* Played straight but justified in ''Film/{{Splinter}}''. Dennis was infected by one of [[TheVirus the black spines]] early in the movie, and he had to cut off his arm to stop it from consuming him entirely. He's only got one arm to work the pump, and he can't stop to brace it against anything.
47	* Also justified in ''Film/ShootEmUp'' as Creator/CliveOwen is [[BadassAndBaby carrying a baby in the other hand]].
48	* In ''Film/{{Equilibrium}}'', Preston manages a variant of this with two shotguns at once while holding the pistol grip rather than the pump. According to the DVD commentary, Creator/ChristianBale actually pulled this off himself unaided.
49	* Optimus Prime occasionally does this in the ''[[Film/TransformersFilmSeries Transformers]]'' [[Film/TransformersFilmSeries Film Series]]. He does it twice with his dual ion blaster pistols in ''[[Film/TransformersRevengeOfTheFallen Revenge of the Fallen]]''. At the end of ''[[Film/TransformersDarkOfTheMoon Dark of the Moon]]'', he does it with Megatron’s handheld fusion cannon, which is even designed to resemble a shotgun; justified by his [[AnArmAndALeg arm being severed]] a few minutes earlier.
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53	* Fiona does this in the season 2 finale of ''Series/BurnNotice''.
54	* ''Series/DesperateHousewives'': Gun-totin' Bree does this in the episode "That's Good, That's Bad".
55	* Done by a mook in a bar in ''Series/DueSouth''.
56	* [[Creator/DanielDaeKim Chin]] of ''Series/HawaiiFive0'' pulls this off in episode 4 of the first season when going to apprehend an escaped convict.
57	* Happens a couple of times in ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'', although the boys tend to maintain proper firearms discipline. Usually averted, in that they're often just using double-barreled or lever-action shotguns and pumping is not a factor, but Sam seems to prefer a sawed-off Ithaca 37 (although it's often being used to prop up the lid of the Impala's weapons compartment) in later seasons, so it does happen from time to time.
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61	* ''VideoGame/{{Arknights}}'': Executor reloads his shotguns this way when he's using his second skill ''Final Journey'', adding on to his TerminatorImpersonator reference.
62	* The Assault Class' Model 10-A in ''VideoGame/Battlefield1'' is charged this way on an empty reload.
63	* In ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps'', the Stakeout is pumped in this manner when picked up.
64	** In ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOpsII'', the Remington 870 MCS is pumped in the same way as it reuses that animation.
65	* In ''VideoGame/DeadRising'' and ''VideoGame/DeadRising2'', done by Cletus Samson and Carl Schliff respectively before their boss fights.
66	* ''VideoGame/{{Dusk}}''[='=]s single shotgun is a lever-action model, and whether you're using it solo or [[GunsAkimbo two at once]], you reload them after each shot by spincocking them ''Terminator''-style.
67	* In ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'', the player does this when reloading the Hunting Shotgun while in third-person mode.
68	* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV: Endwalker'' lets high-level Machinists upgrade their old "Spread Shot" ability into the slightly stronger "Scattergun", in which they pull out a shotgun via a one-handed pump before leveling and firing to hit enemies within a cone in front of them.
69	* Possible (but hard!) if the player decides to [[GunsAkimbo dual-wield shotguns]] in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkxMOK3lm7g arcade version]] of ''VideoGame/HouseOfTheDead 3''.
70	* This is how characters with the "Fat" body type reload their shotguns in ''VideoGame/HotlineMiami''. Probably justified with their StoutStrength.
71	* In ''VideoGame/TheLastStand'', Jack does this after reloading the pump shotgun.
72	* ''{{VideoGame/Marathon}}'' features a double barreled SawedOffShotgun with an UnorthodoxReload via GunTwirling. This allows the Security Officer to dual wield shotguns and reload with no problems. The [[AllThereInTheManual manual]] lampshades this by saying that the in-universe mechanics would be too complicated to understand.
73	* Done by Snake during the hospital mission in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain'' while on horseback with Ocelot being pursued by the [[ManOnFire Burning Man]]. Justified since Snake's left hand is [[AnArmAndALeg missing]] and currently replaced by a HookHand.
74	* ''VideoGame/TheMovies'' gives this as an option in a shotgun firing scene.
75	* ''VideoGame/Postal2: Paradise Lost'' has this as a consequence of being able to go GunsAkimbo with most guns, with the standard pump shotgun getting new pumping animations where the Dude throws the gun back to grab the pump, works it with one hand, then tosses it forward again to bring it back up to fire again. The lever-action shotgun, being a Winchester 1887, also naturally gets the typical ''Terminator''-style flip-cocking animation, whether you're using it one or two at a time.
76	* In ''VideoGame/{{The Punisher\|THQ}}'' the protagonist does this whenever he's wielding a shotgun in one hand and another weapon in the other. GunsAkimbo shotguns is possible making this look awesome, especially with alternating shots.
77	* The ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil1'' remake for the Platform/NintendoGameCube has a battle with a giant snake after Jill finds Richard bitten by said snake. If Jill can find some serum to tend to his wound, he'll rest for a while and then charge in when Jill meets the snake. When he does, he pumps his shotgun with one hand, [[JustifiedTrope owing to the fact that his other arm is still seriously wounded]].
78	* The ''Videogame/ResidentEvil4Remake'' has the "Skull Shaker" shotgun as a pre-order bonus, which is essentially the Winchester 1887. Naturally, Leon flip-cocks it after every shot.
79	* This shows up thrice throughout the ''VideoGame/SaintsRow'' series.
80	** The Playa will do this in ''VideoGame/SaintsRow1'' when he's reloading a Tombstone or an [=AS12=] Riot while running.
81	** In ''VideoGame/SaintsRow2'', the Boss will also do this when firing the Tombstone while they have a human shield.
82	** In ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'', the Boss will perform the lever-action flip-cock when firing the Grave Digger while carrying a human shield.
83	* In ''[[VideoGame/SengokuBasara Sengoku Basara 3]]'', Saika Magoichi does the Terminator flipcock reload after a charged shot from the shotgun. It counts as a melee attack if enemies get close enough to you.
84	* The MMO ''VideoGame/StarTrekOnline'' has the player doing this with the Klingon Honor Guard and Adapted MACO rifles when using the underslung pump-action grenade launcher on said weapons.
85	* The Engineer from ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' does this with 2 shotguns in the "Mann vs Machine" Trailer.
86	* ''VideoGame/Trepang2'' has this whenever the player character uses the shotgun one-handed, whether because he's using an enemy as a HumanShield or using [[GunsAkimbo two at once]].
87	* ''VideoGame/{{Warframe}}'s'' Marelok lever-action pistol is pumped like the Terminator's Winchester; by [[GunTwirling spinning the weapon about the lever one handed]]. The Grinlok lever rifle, however, is pumped in a normal manner.
88	* In ''Videogame/WestOfLoathing'', [[CombatMedic Doc Alice]] pumps her shotgun in this fashion.
89	* Assault-class soldiers equipped with a shotgun in ''VideoGame/XCOMEnemyUnknown'' and Rangers in ''VideoGame/XCOM2'' do this after each shot.
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93	* North does this, then throws the gun to South, who shoots in season 9 of ''WebAnimation/RedVsBlue''. It makes sense, though--he's wearing power armor that greatly enhances his strength and the gun was picked up from someone killed earlier, anyway (so he doesn't care if it ends up in bad condition).
94	** Wash also tries this in season 8 and again it does make sense. First, he was hanging on to a moving car and had a rifle in his other hand, so he only had one hand free to attempt a reload. Second, the shotgun in question belonged to Sarge, so much like the above, he wouldn't care much if he damaged it.
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98	* ''WesternAnimation/BigMouth'': After Jessi gets busted for shoplifting, Connie does this to emphasize her point after shooing the Shame Wizard away.
99	-->'''Connie:''' ''Clack-clack!''
100	* In ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', a nurse at Grampa's retirement home fires, one-handed pumps, and refires a shotgun several times to drive off a gunman sent by Mr. Burns to kill Grampa.
101	-->cocks, fires ''"Our residents!"'' cocks, fires ''"Are trying!"'' cocks, fires ''"To nap!"''
102	* Pam does this in ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'' as part of an extended ShoutOut to ''Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay''. Justified by previous examples of her displaying almost superhuman strength.
103	* ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' episode "Woodland Critter Christmas" has Santa Claus do this before killing the titular Satanic critters. He does it again when he's about to kill Kyle (who's possessed by the Anti-Christ). Stan stops him from pulling the trigger.
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107	* FBI Special Agent Edmundo Mireles Jr. was forced to do this during the infamous [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_FBI_Miami_shootout Miami Massacre,]] after his left forearm was severely wounded. Ultimately killed the perpetrators with his sidearm, the bullets lodging in the suspects spines.
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