Long story short to protect the innocent (somewhat), asked to see a used 12ga riot gun. Handed to me with the action opened, looked in and saw the brass base of a shell in the mag. Told shop owner and he freaked when I proceed to cycle the scattergun and drop a 00 onto the counter. Gave me the M12 as hush money. Guy knew better and knew he had screwed the pooch. Still frequent the store ever now and then. We have never discussed it since.
