I am not a hunter, so let's get that out of the way. I know pistols and a little about rifles and I have never hunted. We live in NJ and my 19 year old grandson wants to buy a used shot gun for hunting here. I asked him if he will buy a slug gun and he said no because he may want to use it as a shot gun at some time. For those who do not know, NJ is strictly shot guns and bows for hunting. So, can a slug gun be used for a shotgun (personally I don't see why not)? How should I advise him, he wants to get a deer.