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6 New Ammo Loads for 2021

Frank Melloni rounds up 6 new ammo loads for 2021, in everything from handgun defense...

Ammo

Review: Federal Premium Force X2 Buckshot

Federal’s latest offering of defensive buckshot, Federal Premium Force X2 Buckshot, ought to make bad...

Tips

Which Type of Shotgun Load is Best for Home Defense?

While 00 buckshot will suffice in most instances, there are other rounds that are good...

Tips

How to Up Your Long-Range Shooting Game

With modern rifles, ammunition and optics, hitting targets far beyond 100 or even 500 yards...

Handgun, Shotgun, or Rifle: Which is Best for Home Defense?

Which firearm type is the best for home defense? Rather than try to decide between...

Tips

How to Reduce Recoil with Shotguns

Yes, the 12 gauge does have some kick to it, but there are ways to...

Ammo

First Look: Federal Premium Force X2 Splitting Buckshot

Federal Premium recently introduced its Force X2 Splitting Buckshot loads which are an interesting new...

Guns

Tip: Basics of a Pump Shotgun

We often take for granted that everyone knows the basics, but sometimes it’s important to...

Guns
Tips

Range Review: Mossberg 930 Thunder Ranch Shotgun

The shotgun still has a place in your home-defense toolkit, and the Mossberg 930 Thunder...

Enhancing Your Shotgun Skills

A shotgun is a devastating fight stopper. And that is especially true when the shooter...

Ammo

How to Choose the Right Buckshot Load for Home Defense

Defensive shotgun ammunition goes light years beyond “double-aught buck.” Here's a rundown of how to...

Ammo

New Ammunition for 2020

There’s a lot of new stuff hitting the market right now. Here’s a quick roundup...

Tips

Shotgun Shooting: Why is the Cheekweld Important?

While length-of-pull and overall weight are important in how one handles a shotgun, there’s another...

Ammo

Federal Premium Shorty Shotshell Loads

Looking to increase the capacity of your shotgun? Think small.

Ammo

Why You Shouldn't Mix Shotgun Ammo

To mix or not to mix, that is the question. Fortunately, we have an answer.

Ammo

6 Hard-Hitting Loads for Your Home-Defense AR-15

What are the best home-defense loads for the AR? Here are six rounds designed to...

New for 2020: Federal Force X2

The new Force X2 shotshells from Federal might turn your shotgun into the ultimate defensive...

Tips

5 Essential Drills for Your Home-Defense Shotgun

Shotguns can be incredibly effective home-defense tools, provided you know how to use them. Here...

Guns

Origin of Species: Winchester's Model 1897 Shotgun

Winchester’s pump-action Model 1897 might be where it all began for the pump-action defensive shotgun.

SAAMI Accepts Two New Cartridges

In fall 2019, SAAMI standardized two new cartridge designs, one centerfire-rifle round and one shortened...

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