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What We Want to See at SHOT Show 2026
SHOT Show is rapidly approaching, and with that in mind, we gathered a list of guns we hope to see at the show.
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Buyer's GuideBest Guns to Form 1: $0 Tax Stamps Are Here!
With tax stamps now $0, we pulled together a list of the best (and easiest) guns to SBR or SBS with a Form 1!
Buyer's GuideBest Shotguns: Tactical & Home Defense
Quickly learn what makes a tactical shotgun, why it's so effective, ammo selection, pros/cons, and our best home defense shotgun picks.
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Gun ReviewsSavage 42 Takedown [Review]: Best Small-Game Hunting Rifle?
Savage Arms combined the accuracy of the .22 LR with the utility of a .410 shotgun in the Takedown 42. Does it perform? We take it to the range to find out.
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Review[Review] Mossberg 500 Persuader: Best 20-Gauge PGO?
Who doesn't like a tiny boi? We take the Mossberg 500 Persuader -- a 20-gauge PGO firearm -- to the range to have some fun!
Buyer's GuideBest Double-Barrel Shotguns: Sport & Range
We got the lowdown on the coolest double barrel shotguns on the market. From O/Us to SxS, see what you should add to your gun safe.
ObservationsShotguns and Drones: Modern Warfare
In this article, we discuss the growing prevalence of drones in modern warfare, and how shotguns are being used to directly combat them.
NewsNew Product Highlight: Silencer Central Banish 12
Yeah, you can suppress shotguns. The new Silencer Central Banish 12 makes your home defense or hunting scattergun easy on the ears.
Fun5 Weird Guns You've Probably Never Seen (But Should)
Ever wonder what the weirdest guns in my collection are? Step inside and take a look at these bizarre firearms!
Buyer's GuideBest Folding Truck Guns
Looking for a little extra firepower in your vehicle? We cover several of the best trunk guns out there across calibers and budgets.