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New Product Highlight: Palmetto State Armory 2025 Concept Poll Winners
You voted, and Palmetto State Armory listened. See which guns from this year’s concept poll are going into production.
Category Shotgun
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AmmoBullets: Sizes, Calibers, and Types [Guide + Videos]
Quickly learn all about common bullet sizes & calibers with tons of pics. Plus find out the differences between bullet tips such as hollow point and FMJ.
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VideoBeretta Battle: 1301 Tactical vs. A300 Ultima Patrol [Which Should You Buy?]
Beretta’s A300 Ultima Patrol challenges the 1301 Tactical as the best defensive shotgun. Which is is actually better? We compare them side-by-side.
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Buyer's Guide8 Best Budget Guns for New Shooters [Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun]
Picking your first gun can be a hassle. So, we're taking the guesswork out and providing you with some great guns for new shooters...that are affordable!
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Beginner's GuideBest Home Defense Gun [Shotguns, Pistols, & Rifles]
Shotguns, pistols, and rifles. What's the best home defense gun for you? We go over the pros and cons of each complete with favorite models and ammo picks.
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Buyer's GuideBest Pump Action Shotguns [Home Defense & Hunting]
We walk you through our favorite pump action shotguns for home defense and hunting and look at the pros and cons of pump action shotguns.
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Beginner's GuideBeginner's Guide to Hunting with a Shotgun [Chokes, Shells, & More]
We cover all the info you need to get you out into the field this hunting season...from shotgun types to shells to chokes and everything in between.
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Home Defense12-Gauge vs. 20-Gauge vs .410 Bore: Which Is Best for Home Defense?
We put 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and .410 bore in a head-to-head competition to see which one is the best for home defense.
AccessoriesHow to Set-Up A Modern Tactical Sling
In this article, we go over how to set up a modern tactical sling to work for you and also give you some of our favorite modern slings.
Buyer's GuideBest Shotgun Lights for Home Defense
Don’t believe the myths. You can toss a light on a shotgun and we’ve rounded up the best lights to prove it -- from under $100 to over $100.