How to Unlock and Upgrade the Police Shotgun

Learn how to find, unlock, and upgrade the Police Shotgun in Saints Row (2022). Get the Flechette Shells Signature Ability and boost your firepower!

Alright, let's talk about the Police Shotgun in Saints Row. It's a solid choice early on, and thankfully, it's pretty straightforward to get your hands on. You can snag it from any Friendly Fire location right after you wrap up the 'Making Rent' mission. It'll cost you $400, which is a small price to pay for a decent boomstick.

Now, like most weapons in Santo Ileso, this shotgun can be improved. You'll need to level up to unlock its upgrades. At level 5, you can get the first tier for $5,000. Hit level 10, and you can grab the tier 2 upgrade for $25,000. Finally, to max it out at level 15, you'll need to shell out a hefty $100,000 for the tier 3 upgrade. These upgrades will boost its Damage, Range, Magazine size, and Reload Speed, making it hit harder and faster.

Unlocking the Flechette Shells Signature Ability

Every weapon in the game has a Signature Ability, a special perk that you can't just buy. You have to earn it by meeting certain conditions. Once unlocked, you can equip it at Friendly Fire or your HQ armory. The Police Shotgun's Signature Ability is called Flechette Shells. This bad boy shoots sharpened darts that cause extra bleeding damage over time. Pretty nasty, right?

To unlock Flechette Shells, you need to get 10 Double Kills. This means taking down two enemies in quick succession. While the Police Shotgun might not be as flashy as some other weapons, getting double kills with it is way easier than, say, triple kills. If you're finding it a bit tough, remember you can always lower the enemy difficulty in the game settings. Also, keep in mind that shotguns really shine up close, so try to keep your enemies within effective range.

If you're looking for a good way to grind out those double kills, I highly recommend replaying @TCHA Side Hustles. The Idols gang is usually a good target because they tend to be a bit squishier than other factions. Plus, when their specialists call in backup, you often get a nice cluster of enemies that are perfect for racking up double kills. Even if a run doesn't go perfectly, you'll still come out with extra cash and XP, which are always useful.