Let’s be honest — sorting through the barrage of new products churned out for display at SHOT Show every year … Continued
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Shotgun Hack Job: Budget DIY Home Defense
How hard is it to turn an old hunting shotgun into a compact home defense shotgun? Is it cheaper than … Continued
The Bullpup Shotgun Experiment
With the release of the Smith & Wesson M&P12 earlier this year, it looks like bullpup shotguns are finally making … Continued
Close Quarters Shotgun Technique
Shotguns can be excellent tools for home defense, but their long overall length presents some challenges for maneuvering in tight … Continued
What’s the Maximum Effective Range of Buckshot?
Shotguns are typically considered close-range firearms, especially when loaded with buckshot. Beyond about 30 to 50 yards, the spread from … Continued
What About 20 Gauge for Home Defense?
Throughout our whole series of articles and videos on defensive shotguns that we ran back in 2015-16, there was very … Continued
Beretta 1301 Tactical Revisited
It’s back! After a 3-part review of the Beretta 1301 Tactical last year, we’re taking one more look at this … Continued