I was concerned about having the shells stuck in the mag tube so while i was at the range, i removed the barrel and mag tube end cap, spring follower and that other plastic spacer.. I figured if the barrel was removed and IF some how I got pulled over, technically would not be a functional fire arm and no problems with the shells stuck in the mag tube. I was able to get the shells out while at the range. I can see when i press "slide release" button, one little finger item lifts up on the right side of the chamber, but can not see anything moving on left side of the chamber to allow the slide to go forward. So right now, the shotgun does not have any sheels in the mag tube or the barrel on it