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Castle Defense With Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Full Review

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The 940 Pro Tactical SPX is a more refined version of the Mossberg 940 that you already know and love.

Mossberg 590A1 Compact Cruiser

The 590A1 Compact Cruiser

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The Mossberg 590A1 Compact Cruiser features an optic, rail, side saddle, magazine extension, and even a mini shell adapter from Defender Tactical.

The Mossberg Aftershock over a white background.

Mossberg Releases 990 Aftershock Semi-Auto Firearm

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This full-featured and easy to maneuver platform is available with 14.75-inch or 18.5-inch barrel options and a 14.75-inch version equipped with a Crimson Trace® Lasersaddle®.

A shooter holding up a Blaser FBX competition shotgun.

Introducing the Blaser FBX Competition Shotgun

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Blaser is proud to introduce its latest masterpiece – the FBX sporting shotgun with fat body receiver.

Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 best premium home defense shotgun 2026

Beretta 1301 Tactical vs Mod 2 (and Tactical C): What Changed?

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The Mod 2 is the same fast 1301 gas gun with better parts where your hands go: an M-LOK forend, a Pro-Lifter, a semi-flat trigger and a bigger loading port. The Tactical C is that same gun shipped at 5+1 with no magazine extension, built after Beretta stopped making the 7+1 version in November 2024. [...]

True holding a Benelli Nova 3 at SHOT Show 2025.

Benelli Nova 3: The Lightest, Fastest Pump Shotgun Yet? — SHOT Show 2025

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Benelli has updated its well-known Nova pump shotgun, bringing a lighter, slightly refined version to SHOT Show 2025.

A man holds the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX like he is shooting it.

New Mossberg Shotguns: 590RM and 940 Pro Tactical SPX — SHOT Show 2025

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At SHOT Show 2025, I stopped by the Mossberg booth to check out their new 590RM shotgun, which is a magazine-fed, pump-action shotgun!

Shooting the 1301 Tactical at Beretta's range day

Beretta’s 1301 Tactical C! Navigating ATF’s Mandates — SHOT Show 2025

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At SHOT Show 2025, we stopped by Beretta’s range day to get some clarity on the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun. With recent changes mandated by the ATF, there’s been a lot of confusion about whether this firearm is still available and what modifications have been made. Let’s break it down.

ATF suspends import of 1301 tactical shotguns.

ATF Banning Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotguns

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Beretta USA has temporarily halted production of its popular 1301 Tactical shotgun with 7+1 capacity, effective November 4, 2024.

Options for Modern Sporting Rifles in California

Non AR or AK Options for Modern Sporting Rifle Shooters in California (Part III)

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Many gun owners in California want an option for a defensive long gun. AR or AK platforms cause a lot of drama though.  If the assault weapon bans touch it, many want to steer clear.