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Mossberg SA-410 Shotgun Recall.

Mossberg International Issues SA-410 Shotgun Product Safety Recall

What are your favorite movie guns?

Real Talk: Taking a Look at 5 Favorite Movie Guns Over the Years

Learn 8 Tips and Tricks for becoming a better shotgunner in trap and skeet shooting!

8 Tips and Tricks for Trap & Skeet Shooting

The Girsan MC312 Tactical Shotgun.

The Girsan MC312 Tactical Shotgun Provides Rapid Quad-Loading

The Escort BTS Bullpup Shotgun.
Personal Defense World February/March 2022

The Escort BTS Bullpup Shotgun Has no Compromise in Its CQB Game

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What to Look for in Home Defense Shotgun Selection and How to Run It

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6 shotguns for home defense from SHOT Show 2022.

6 Shotguns for Home Defense at SHOT Show 2022 Fit Every Preference

SHOT Show 2022 revealed 6 new shotguns for home defense that deserve the attention of anyone serious about personal protection.

The Mossberg 590S Pump-Action Series.

The Mossberg 590S Pump-Action Series Cycles Any Combination of Shells

Able to cycle through any combination of 1.75”, 2.75”, or 3” shells, the 590S Pump-Action Series from Mossberg requires no adapter.

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The Wilson Combat EDC X9.
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The Mossberg MC2sc is ideal for home and personal defense.

Mossberg Presents Its Home Defense Lineup at the Athlon Rendezvous

With a focus on home and personal defense, Mossberg brought three firearms to the Athlon Rendezvous, a pistol, carbine, and shotgun.

The RIA-USA VRF14 Semi-Automatic Shotgun.

VIDEO: The RIA-USA VRF14 Semi-Automatic Shotgun in 5+1 12-Gauge

Chambered in 12-gauge and 5+1 capacity, the VRF14 semi-automatic shotgun from RIA-USA makes a statement as the company’s first U.S. product.

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The Smith & Wesson M&P12 Bullpup is the ultimate 12-gauge home defender.
Personal Defense World December/January 2022

Tested: The Smith & Wesson M&P12 Bullpup Ultimate 12-Gauge Defender

When it comes to home defense, Smith & Wesson has the game-changing shotgun option with the M&P12 Bullpup 12-gauge scattergun defender.

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave 20-Gauge is a solid choice for home and personal defense.
Personal Defense World August/September 2021

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave 20-Gauge for Effective Home Defense Plan

When it comes to personal and home defense, the 20-gauge 590 Shockwave, from Mossberg, is a solid protection choice for you and your family.

The S&W M&P12 Bullpup Shotgun brings compact firepower.

Did Smith & Wesson Just Drop the Perfect Home Defense Shotgun?

Smith & Wesson made huge news today with the announcement of the M&P12 Bullpup Shotgun. This one comes designed for tactical use and home defense, featuring a dual-magazine system that…

The modular Blackwater Sentry 12 shotgun features a polymer lower, serialized aluminum upper receiver and handguard with removable polymer buttstock.
Personal Defense World February/March 2021

Iron Horse Sentry 12: Magazine-Fed Shotgun Excels for Home Defense

Iron Horse Firearms has ushered in a new era in defensive pump-action with the Sentry 12 Shotgun, designed for use throughout the home.

EAA Churchill Optics Tactical: Defend the Home With New EAA Shotguns

Coming in pump-action or semi-auto, the EAA Churchill Optics Tactical packs all the punch and features you need for home defense.

The pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 is built to run.
Personal Defense World February/March 2021

Blackwater Sentry 12: First Look at the AR-Style, Polymer Pump Shotgun

With a polymer build, the box magazine-fed pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 shotgun provides a new option for home defense.

The Savage Stevens 320 Security features a thumbhole stock and affordable price.

Stevens 320 Thumbhole Security: Defense Shotgun Gets New Stock

Featuring a thumbhole stock, with option in 12 or 20 gauge, the Savage Stevens 320 Security provides an impressive home defense gun for less than $300.

The new Hatsan Escort Versatile Tactical Shotgun line serves well for home defense.

Hatsan Introduces Escort Versatile Tactical Shotgun Line

Featuring designs that borrow heavily from AR-type rifles, the Escort Versatile Tactical Shotgun line presents a formidable choice for home defense.

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