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To shotgun a beer, first take an unopened beer can and hold it sideways. Use a key or screwdriver to puncture a hole in the can near the bottom. Be careful to push any sharp edges inside the can, and to hold it horizontally at all times. Take a deep breath and exhale before you start drinking so it’s easier to chug. Then, place your mouth over the hole, tilt the can up, and open the tab in a fluid motion. Drink the beer through the hole until it’s completely empty. Suction your lips to the can and suck in to drink the beer faster, and keep swallowing so the beer isn't sitting in your mouth. Make sure you keep the can upright so the beer doesn’t spill out of the top! For tips on drinking the beer once you pop the tab, scroll down!