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Door breaching Remington 870 shotgun

Firearms

The Riot Gun

What is a riot gun? The riot gun is compact enough for any foreseeable need, handles quickly, and swings from one target to the other rapidly in trained hands. But, is it the best shotgun for tactical work? Read the entire—especially the plot twist at the end.

Bob Campbell shooting a semi automatic shotgun with two shells in the air

Ammunition

Tactical Shotgun Loads

The shotgun is a great problem solver and best regarded as a tactical system. This is primarily due the respect and homage we pay to the great versatility of the shotgun and its payload. Why many shotguns may fit the bill, it is the ammunition that delivers the lethal blow. Will your load be up to the threat?

Firearms

5 Shotguns You Should Shoot Before You Die

There are plenty of iconic firearms in the world. It is impossible to list all the must-shoots in one post. Here is The Shooter’s Log breakdown of five very important shotguns every shooter should try. Did your favorites make the list?

The author's .410 bore Mossberg shotgun with brown wood-grained stock on a gray mottled background.

Firearms

Mossberg’s Rugged and Reliable Shotgun

The Mossberg pump action shotguns are smooth, reliable and rugged, easy break down and pack a punch with .410 bore ammo. With a short riot gun barrel of 18 to 20 inches the home defense type shotgun barrel makes for a fast handling and effective problem solvers. In fact, the author has used a Mossberg 500 longer than any other shotgun. Read the post to learn more about the Mossberg and what makes them such a great choice.