Thunderstick summit

After-Action Report: The Thunderstick Summit

A historic gathering of some of the top defensive-shotgun instructors created a unique training opportunity.

Seven Inexpensive Home Defense Shotguns

Protecting your home doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.

Mossberg 500 and 590: America’s Defensive Shotguns

Since 1961, the O.F. (Oscar Frederick) Mossberg company has sold more than 11 million of its Model 500 pump-action shotguns, making it the most popular shotgun of all time, if not one of the most sold guns in any category, period.

Review: Federal Premium Force X2 Buckshot

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

Top 12 Defensive Shotguns in 2019

In the market for a new shotgun? Our Shotguns editor took a look at current 2019 offerings and came up with 12 great options.

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