Shotguns

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

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

The HIVIZ LiteWave H3 Plain Barrel Shotgun sight speeds target acquisition.

HIVIZ LiteWave H3: Plain Barrel Shotgun Sight Excels in Low Light

The Adaptive Tactical EX Forend got an upgrade for home defense.

Make Your Stand: Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Tactical Forend

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

Personal Defense World February/March 2021

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

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.

Federal's new Force X2 buckshot splits upon impact.

Federal Force X2 Buckshot Splits Into 2 Equal Pieces on Impact

The new Federal Force X2 buckshot splits upon impact, dramatically increasing energy transfer, creating a devastating option for home defense.

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.

The new integrally suppressed works on Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 shotguns.

Phoenix Weaponry Releases Integrally Suppressed Shotgun Line

Fitting Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 pump-action shotguns, Phoenix Weaponry releases its integrally suppressed shotgun system.

With an adjustable cheek pice and open sights, along with plenty of rail space, the Bull-Dog is versatile.

American Tactical Bull-Dog Shotgun: Bullpup Design With AR Influences

With a box magazine, 18.5-inch barrel and AR-15-style charging handle, the American Tactical Bull-Dog shotgun presents an interesting home defense choice.

With Picatinny rails, 20-inch barrels and the choice between 12 and 20 gauge, or a pistol grip design, the Citadel Warthog brings value to home defense.

Citadel Warthog Delivers Tremendous Value in Home Defense Shotgun

With 20-inch barrels and the choice between 12 and 20 gauge, or a pistol grip design, the Citadel Warthog brings value to home defense.

The shotgun remains a formidable home defense weapon.

WATCH: Shotgun Training, Skills and Safety for First-Time Buyers

Arguably no home defense tool reigns as effective as the smoothbore, so check out this primer on shotgun training for first-time gun buyers.

Home Defense Shotgun Ammo, best home defense shotgun ammo

WATCH: How Does Home Defense Shotgun Ammo Really Penetrate Walls?

Your home defense shotgun may need to shoot through walls if the situation calls for it, so it's best to know what ammo is actually up to the task.

With several models delivering 1,000 lumens of bight light, the Streamlight TL-Racker increases the defensive capability of your Remington or Mossberg pump.

Streamlight TL-Racker Gives Advantage to Remington, Mossberg Pumps

With models delivering 1,000 lumens of light, the Streamlight TL-Racker increases the defensive capability of Remington or Mossberg pumps.

Could Federal Shorty Shotshells user in new shotgun designs?

Could Federal’s Shorty Shotshell Usher in a New Defensive Shotgun?

With SAAMI's standardization, Federal's Shorty Shotshell is available to the industry, and it might just spark new development in shotgun design.

Personal Defense World August - Sept 2019

Personal Defense World Brings Facts: More Guns, Less Crime

The latest issue of Personal Defense World centers on facts, looking at stats that support gun ownership, plus great info on guns, gear, training and more.

Guns for Home Protection, handguns, rifles, shotguns

Personal Defense World No. 220

6 of the Best Guns for Home Protection Just Hitting the Market

There are a lot of options regarding firearms, so choosing one can be both exciting and difficult; consider one of these best guns for home protection.

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

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

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

Stevens 320 Thumbhole Security: Defense Shotgun Gets New Stock

Federal Force X2 Buckshot Splits Into 2 Equal Pieces on Impact

Hatsan Introduces Escort Versatile Tactical Shotgun Line

Phoenix Weaponry Releases Integrally Suppressed Shotgun Line

American Tactical Bull-Dog Shotgun: Bullpup Design With AR Influences

Citadel Warthog Delivers Tremendous Value in Home Defense Shotgun

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Make Your Stand: Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Tactical Forend

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

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

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Federal Force X2 Buckshot Splits Into 2 Equal Pieces on Impact

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Hatsan Introduces Escort Versatile Tactical Shotgun Line

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American Tactical Bull-Dog Shotgun: Bullpup Design With AR Influences

Citadel Warthog Delivers Tremendous Value in Home Defense Shotgun

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