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Throwback Thursday: Combat Shotguns Galore!
Shotguns are often seen as one of the best do-it-all firearms. Whether you’re hunting out in the field or defending…Read More >
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Review: Winchester SXP Defender — Pump Action Perfection
Shotguns deliver a solid bang! for your buck and are one of the most popular home defense choices today. Shotguns…Read More >
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Coach Guns — Double Barreled Defense
For personal defense, the double barrel handles quickly and points well. It isn’t well suited for tactical use by special teams, but for home defense the double barrel, particularly a short barrel coach gun, is ideal. The double barrel is also easy to train with. Another advantage is that with two loads, you can stage the load. A lighter load first and then buckshot for problems inside the home, but that’s not the only advantage…
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Scoping Out Shotgun Slug Accuracy
For the past 50 years, I have always had some type of 12-gauge shotgun. My first shotgun was a 12-gauge…Read More >
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A Beginner’s Guide to Shotguns
Shotguns are one of the most useful tools in your arsenal. A reliable shotgun works wonders for home defense, hunting, training, and clay sports. Shotguns are among the most versatile guns out there. Many experts say that if they could just have one gun, it would be a shotgun. However, there are many different types on the market, separated by gauge as well as action. This guide introduces those new to shotguns in a concise manner.
Competitive Shooting
XS Sights Overview
When it comes to handgun sights, the better the visibility, the better the sights. For many years, handgun sights were…Read More >
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Shotgun Training 101
A myth concerning the shotgun is that you cannot miss. Nothing could be further from the truth. The shotgun isn’t…Read More >
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Understanding Shotgun Shells 101
The shotgun is designed to throw a group or “pattern” of many small pellets called “shot,” which makes hitting a flying or moving…Read More >
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Review: Mossberg 500 Persuader
If you are serious about defending the home, the first choice is a shotgun, mainly because a 12-gauge shotgun will repel boarders like no other firearm. A number of years ago, Mossberg offered a short-barrel pump-action shotgun known as the Persuader. Today, the piece is back as a highly finished retrograde shotgun worthy of consideration.
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Review: Stoeger M3k Shotgun for 3 Gun
About 18 months ago, I decided it was high time for me to try my hand at 3 Gun. Life was good; I carved out some range time and found a friend to attend with me. He had some experience running matches, so he helped me kit up and learn some practice drills. We had a great time, even if he consistently smoked my stage times.