It looks like a shotgun, shoots like a shotgun, and accepts 12GA shot shells, but according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the Standard Manufacturing SKO Mini isn’t a shotgun. And if it isn’t a shotgun, it can’t be a short-barreled shotgun either, no matter the barrel length.
Shotgun
Show First
Standard Manufacturing Releases SKO Mini, a Semi-Auto, 12GA ‘Firearm’
BY Jordan Michaels Published: October 4, 2018 { 11 comments }Shotgun Target Leads – Four Techniques Explained
BY Jake Wallace Published: September 23, 2018 { 6 comments }There are four types of lead that can be used in shotgun shooting in order to break a target or hit a bird, they are; Spot Shooting, Swing Through, Pull away, and Sustained Lead. Each one of these can be effective given the right situation. In this piece, I will go over what type of lead is best in each situation and clay target game as well as which one provides the most consistent results.
Training Schedule To Win! A Look Into How A Champion Trains
BY Jake Wallace Published: September 8, 2018 { 0 comments }Working to compete with the world’s best is not done in competition; it’s done in the countless hours of training on the range. Here’s how I prepare for competition.
Illinois Man Starts Local Armed Citizen Project for Women
BY Max Slowik Published: September 5, 2018 { 5 comments }A man in Illinois is looking to find 50 neighborhood women who pass his “babysitter test” and buy them each a 20-gauge pump shotgun.
Finding Your Dominant Eye
BY Jake Wallace Published: August 25, 2018 { 4 comments }Although it is possible to shoot with one eye closed it is not the most effective way to shoot a shotgun at moving targets. Starting to shoot a shotgun with one eye is the biggest mistake that anyone who wants to shoot or hunt effectively can do. I personally struggled with this as a young shooter, shooting almost my first two years closing one eye. When my coach decided to switch me over to two eyes it was the most frustrating thing I have ever experienced.
Beretta 1301 Tactical – Shotgun Review
BY Clay Martin Published: August 17, 2018 { 19 comments }Law Enforcement was one of the obvious target audiences for this gun, and it shows. The 1301 Tactical features a slightly shorter receiver than the 1301 Competition, part of an overall size reduction. The stock is also slightly shorter, offering a 37.8 inch length of pull out of the box.
The Most Versatile Gun in the World
BY Jake Wallace Published: August 4, 2018 { 7 comments }But, why I really love shotguns is because they are so versatile. Seriously, if you can find me any other gun that you can shoot a quail with at 15 yards and also shoot a whitetail with at 150, I will be very impressed. Not to mention all the different gauges, styles and brands.
KRX Tactical: Shotgun Powerful, AR Fun
BY Mark Miller Published: July 28, 2018 { 17 comments }The TriStar KRX Tactical Shotgun is a serious player. With AR ergonomics and a box magazine, it is easy to load and simple to shoot. No matter what your sport, the KRX is ready to play. The advanced self-adjusting gas system feeds any shotgun ammo reliably and the removable choke system (Beretta/Benelli Mobile Threads) lets you pick your pattern, including extended tactical chokes.
Mossberg Announces the Mag-Fed 590M Shockwave!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: June 26, 2018 { 9 comments }It’s here, folks! Mossberg announced Tuesday that their non-NFA Shockwave platform got the 590″M” magazine-fed makeover!
Tough, Versatile, and Budget-Friendly, Midland’s Backpack Shotgun Might be Your Best Hiking Companion
BY Jordan Michaels Published: June 7, 2018 { 36 comments }“If I could only have one gun…” We’ve all asked this question. It’s a hypothetical doomsday scenario for most, but anyone hoping to carry a firearm on a backpacking trip has felt the reality of this dilemma. The happy medium between compact, lightweight, and versatile can be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve.








