The broken shotgun can be switched with a hanging shotgun in the Spencer Mansion's 1F east lounge to allow the player to obtain the weapon without activating the falling ceiling trap. When playing as Chris, using the broken shotgun is the only way to get past the trap. In Jill's scenario, it is possible to avoid obtaining the broken shotgun as Barry Burton can save Jill before the ceiling crushes her. However, depending on the route the player takes, Barry will not assist Jill with the ceiling trap, forcing her to use the Broken Shotgun.