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[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.
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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!
FunWhat 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.
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!
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Buyer's GuideBest Home Defense Shotguns: Tactical Picks for Every Budget [2026]
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.