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Riding shotgun
Most users of the phrase claim that sight of the car is needed in order for a shotgun call to be valid. Since this can lead people racing to see the car, many find this an unfair advantage to faster riders. Mostly, there is a subjective, fairly ambiguous time frame where the group riding in the car has decided that they are planning on getting back into the car. It is at this mysterious point in time that "Shotgun" can be called, thus awarding the front seat. However, if a shotgun call is called too far in advance, the callers Shotgun privileges may be revoked for that certain car ride. Shotgun privileges are usually also revoked for attempting to open the door while the driver is unlocking the door causing the passenger door to remain locked. The normal calling of shotgun recycles with the first person out of the competition.