Garaysar Bullpup 12-Gauge Shotgun: Is It Worth It?
All images by the author. Sorry about the harsh shadows… it was a rare sunny day! The world of 12-gauge shotguns is wide and varied. Who amongst us didn’t grow up with one flavor or…
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Mossberg Introduces the 590R & 590RM Rotary Safety Shotguns
Mossberg just dropped two new versions of their iconic 590 pump shotgun. The new 590R and 590RM 12-gauge shotguns aren’t just updates with new stocks or barrel lengths though, these bring something truly new to…
Are Shotguns Good for Home Defense? A Comprehensive Guide
When safeguarding your home, one question often arises: are shotguns good for home defense? With their unrivaled stopping power and versatility, shotguns are a favorite among many homeowners. But are they the right fit for…
Guns We Love: The Winchester Model 12
Oliver Winchester’s legacy won’t ever be tied to a specific gun. The Winchester Repeating Arms Company is one of multiple legacies and successes throughout its century and a half of production. They started life as…
20 Gauge Beats 12 Gauge as WV Son is Forced to Defend Family Against Father
When an enraged father elevated a domestic disturbance in his West Virginia home to attempted murder by firing a shotgun at his wife, his 15-year-old son turned the tables on him and said “Enough!” with…
5 Good Reasons Why You Really Need to Hunt Spring Turkey This Year
It’s something I hear on a regular basis: turkey hunting turkey hunting is boring. Naysayers tend to drone on about the dullness of the kill, the small amount of meat and, in some cases, their…
SHOT Show: JK Armament Releases Modular 12 GA Shotgun Suppressors
At SHOT Show this year, JK Armament launched what I believe is the best shotgun silencer to hit the market yet. Available in two flavors, the JK 195 VERSAX and JK 195 SGX, the JK…
SHOT Show: Number 1 FLITECONTROL Ain’t Coming Back…Yet
Prior to SHOT Show 2023, Federal issued a press release detailing a number of new cartridges being produced. Alongside several sat two new loads of Number 1 buckshot. These No. 1 loads were in the…
Calibers for Beginners: 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells
Many a tyke got their first taste of a ‘real gun’ when they put dad’s slug gun to their shoulder and under the old man’s supervision, pulled the trigger. The awakening, for so many poor,…
Shotgun Mini Shells: A Shotgunner on Their Advantages, Drawbacks and Best Uses
I love shotguns. I always have and I come from a family who used shotguns for hunting deer, shooting birds, and defending the homestead. In the Marines, I was one of the few Marines issued…