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Personal Defense World No. 214

Revolver Showdown: The Smith & Wesson Governor vs. the Taurus Judge

4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

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Clean Shotguns With Ease Using the CleanShot Shoot-Thru Bore Cleaner

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A Beginner’s Guide to Home-Defense Weapons and Protecting Your Castle

The Remington V3 Compact Is Designed Specifically for Smaller Shooters

New: The Browning Citori White Lightning Over & Under Shotgun

The AAC BRAKEOUT 2.0 SG12 Reduces Recoil, Flash on Shotguns

Shotguns are an excellent defensive tool, but they produce a lot of recoil and flash when fired — enter the AAC BRAKEOUT 2.0 SG12.

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Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

While a shotgun could possibly be the best defensive gun available, shooters must choose the right defensive shotgun load for it to be effective.

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Resident Stops Elmira Home Invasion, Protects 4 Children with a Shotgun

In the early morning hours, a New York resident stopped an Elmira home invasion with a shotgun, protecting a woman and four children, who were also inside.

A Texas man used a shotgun to kill 3 intruders.

Aging Michigan Homeowner Stops Intruder With Shotgun Blast to Legs

A 79-year-old Michigan homeowner shot a would-be home invader with a birdshot shotgun blast to his legs last week.

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EAA Introduces 12-Gauge MKA 1923 Bullpup Shotgun

Shorter shotguns, such as the MKA 1923 Bullpup, are compact by design, making them great for maneuverability, especially when clearing a house.

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Memphis Woman Uses Home Defense Shotgun to Scare Off Intruders

A pair of home intruders in Memphis hightailed it from the scene after the homeowner aimed her home defense shotgun at them.

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Does Your Home Defense Shotgun Need a Choke?

When it comes to a home defense shotgun, there is a healthy balance of not enough spread versus too much — so is a choke necessary?

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Tennessee Teen Fires Shotgun at Home Intruder: ‘I Was Ready’

A 15-year-old girl used a shotgun to open fire on a man attempting to break into her home while she was with her younger sister in Sweetwater, Tennessee last week.

LA Sheriff’s Department Seizes More Than 500 Guns From Felon’s Home

An investigation led by the LA Sheriff's Department resulted in the seizure of more than 500 guns from the home of a convicted felon who is believed to be a...

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VIDEO: Homeowner Shoots Intruder in the Head with Birdshot Shotgun

An Arkansas homeowner shot a home invader in the head with his birdshot shotgun. The suspect survived and is now facing multiple charges.

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Personal Defense World No. 212

Gun Review: The Remington 870 DM Magpul Shotgun

The Remington 870 DM Magpul 12-gauge pump shotgun is the perfect tool for protecting your homestead.

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Wilson’s Rob Haught Special Shotgun Is Built for Defensive Use

Wilson Combat has teamed up with famed trainer Rob Haught to design a new shotgun touted as being ideal for home, vehicle or ranch defense.

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Revolver Showdown: The Smith & Wesson Governor vs. the Taurus Judge

4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

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The Remington V3 Compact Is Designed Specifically for Smaller Shooters

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The AAC BRAKEOUT 2.0 SG12 Reduces Recoil, Flash on Shotguns

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EAA Introduces 12-Gauge MKA 1923 Bullpup Shotgun

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