Abstract: A spent shell receiver for a shotgun releasably mounts to the shotgun adjacent the ejection slot. The spent shell receiver includes a bracket which has a rearward portion that clamps to the trigger guard. The forward portion of the bracket has a lip that fits over the upper edge of the forestock. The container for receiving the spent shell has a window that aligns with the ejection slot. The container is mounted to the bracket by means of a hinge which is perpendicular to the axis of the barrel. This allows outward pivoting movement to expose the ejection slot for cocking.