Downsized shotguns

Downsized Defense

When advising others on the perfect gun for home defense, it’s become fairly en vogue these days for well-intentioned folks to say: “Just get a 20-gauge. It’s smaller than a 12-gauge, lighter, recoils less and it’s all you need.”

Are Hunting Shotguns Good For Home Defense?

If all you have for home defense is a hunting-oriented scattergun, there are modifications you can easily make to improve its defensive capabilities.

First Look: Blue Line Pump Shotgun

Blue Line, an importer of several established, though not necessarily well-known brands, has introduced this affordable copy of a base-model Remington 870.

First Look: XS Sights Remington 870 +2 Mag Tube Extension Kit

XS Sights is introducing the new Remington 870 +2 Magazine Tube Extension Kit.

RemArms to Begin Production March 1

Roundhill Group’s Federal Firearm License (FFL) has been approved, according to a report from a local NY news station, and as a result RemArms is scheduled begin production on March 1.

First Look: Phoenix Weaponry's New Integrally Suppressed Shotgun Line

The same people who brought you the .45-70 Auto round now have integrally suppressed shotguns...

An Ode to the Remington 870

Remington’s versatile and utilitarian pump-action 870 has been around for 70 years and available in countless iterations.

Remington 870 Upgrades: 5 Add-Ons for Home Defense

While most traditional shotguns have the ability to fire a wide range of ammunition, they lack task specificity. The following five items will properly upgrade your Remington 870 for home-defense use.

3 Reasons to Consider the Shotgun for Home Defense

AR-15 rifles are becoming popular home-defense options, but don't forget about the trusty and relatively inexpensive shotgun for home defense.

The Golden Age of Tactical Shotguns

We may just be seeing the perfect storm for the evolution of the defensive scattergun.

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