This question comes from Gun Nuts reader Chris: Hi, Phil. I’m one of those effete, urban noobs who has taken up small-game shotgunning so I can cook and eat wild meat, typically with dainty poufs of ...

One of the first choices you have to make when choosing a shotgun is the gun’s gauge. Shotguns come in 10, 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauges and in .410 bore. For most people and most purposes, the practical ...

In Britain, the standard 12-ga. cartridge is the 2 1⁄2", loaded with one or 1 1⁄16 ozs. of shot. With the resurgence of interest in side-by-sides, more and more British-made shotguns are coming to ...

Ultimately, the choice between buckshot and birdshot is deeply personal, but training and preparation are equally important.

When it comes to home defense, simplicity is often the most effective approach. The 12-gauge shotgun has long been a trusted tool for personal protection thanks to its power, versatility, and ...

PHOENIX - The nation's largest stun-gun manufacturer is working on a new way to deliver electricity to the human body: through 12-gauge shotgun shells. Though it's still being developed, Taser ...

Hunters who are looking for a lighter shotgun to carry for spring turkey hunting season, may want to consider a .410. Recent advancements in shot shell technology have made small .410 shotguns a ...