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Buyer's Guide
Best Optics for Your Shotgun [2026]
An optic on a shotgun? Prepare to learn all about why an optic makes sense and which models we recommend you slap on your shotgun right now!
Category Shotgun
Home Defense12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge: Which Is The Better Shotgun Choice For You?
We compare the shootability, payload, and accessibility of 12 gauge and 20 gauge to determine which one is better for home defense.
Beginner's GuideWorst Guns for Beginners (And Some Good Ones)
Don't make a big mistake. There are some terrible guns out there for beginners. Here's our list of the worst ones and also some good first firearms.
AmmoBest Places to Buy Ammo Online 2026: Pricing & Shipping
We bought multiple times popular online ammo shops over the course of a year. These are our favorite based on pricing, shipping, & selection.
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Video[Review] Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 20-Gauge: Better Than 12-Gauge?
We tested Beretta's new A300 Ultima Patrol in 20-gauge — get our assessment on reliability, recoil, and whether the higher price tag is justified.
ReviewKelTec KSG410 Review: Clever Design, One Catch
The KelTec KSG410 packs 14 rounds of .410 into a 26-inch bullpup. We tested it hard and found one critical ammo issue you need to know before you buy.
Buyer's GuideBest Gun Cases: Soft, Hard, & Covert
Not sure what gun case to get? We've used all the popular hard, soft, and discreet cases out there for pistols and long guns.
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Review[Review] Benelli M4 EXT: Better Than the Original?
Benelli's M4 EXT is a more modern take on the beloved M4 platform; but does this new shotgun outperform the original? We took it to the range to find out.
RifleBest Home-Defense & Concealed Carry Guns of SHOT Show 2026
Of all the guns at SHOT Show 2026, these are the ones I’d reach for to protect myself. Come see what the coming year has in store!
Gun ReviewsBest Guns of SHOT Show 2026
We took a tour around the SHOT Show 2026 floor in Las Vegas to find the best guns the market had to offer. Come see what we found!