Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting Review

May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting semi-automatic 12 gauge clay shotgun with Kick-Off Plus recoil reduction and blue anodized receiver

The Beretta A400 Xcel is one of the best competition semi-auto shotguns on the market with the Blink gas system and Kick-Off recoil reduction. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.

Best Shotguns for Home Defense for Women (2026)

May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Best home defense shotguns for women 2026 lineup: Mossberg 500 Bantam, Remington 870 Compact, and Stoeger M3000 — short LOP and manageable recoil

Eight best shotguns for home defense for women in 2026. Shorter length of pull, manageable recoil, and prices from $299 to $1,499. Includes Mossberg 500 Bantam, Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, and Winchester SXP Defender.

IWI Tavor TS12 Review (2026)

May 23, 2026May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

IWI Tavor TS12 review hero against concrete wall in defensive bay at blue hour

The IWI Tavor TS12 after 500 rounds: 15+1 capacity in 28 inches, three rotating tube magazines, switchable L/H gas piston, fully ambidextrous. The best home-defense bullpup in 2026.

Genesis Arms Gen-12 Review (2026)

May 23, 2026May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Genesis Arms Gen-12 review hero on weathered wooden range bench at golden hour

After 500 rounds of mixed buck, slug, and birdshot, the Genesis Arms Gen-12 is the first AR-pattern 12-gauge that actually runs everything. The short-recoil design solves the ammo-sensitivity problem that killed every gas-operated AR-12 before it.

Used Remington 870 Buying Guide 2026: Eras, Variants, Prices & Inspection

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Remington 870 three-variant knolling on dark wood with a Wingmaster collector ($625 pre-2007 Remington Arms walnut and blued steel), an Express Home Defense ($345 2015 production), and a Tactical ($475 police-pattern aftermarket synthetic stock), with 12-gauge shells, Brenneke slugs, and a brass choke key scattered between them

Used Remington 870 prices by variant in 2026 (Express trade-in $200-300, Wingmaster $400-700, Police Magnum $370-430, Marine Magnum $550-850, Classic Trap $850-1,400), the 3-era manufacturer decoder, serial-prefix dating, 10-point inspection, and where to buy.

Home Defense 3-Gun Kit (2026): Complete Setup from $1,000 to $5,000

May 23, 2026May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

Home defense 3-gun kit hero composite: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 AR-15, Glock 19 Gen 6 9mm pistol, and Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge pump shotgun on a dark grey tactical mat with scattered defensive 9mm, 5.56, and 12-gauge ammunition

Complete home defense 3-gun kits at every budget in 2026. Handgun, long gun, and backup builds from 1000 to 5000. Everything you need, nothing you dont.

Shotgun Barrel Length Guide: What Length Do You Actually Need?

May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

Shotgun barrel length guide spectrum — 18.5 inch defensive 870 Express, 20 inch tactical Mossberg 590A1, and 28 inch sporting 870 Wingmaster side by side

Practical guide to shotgun barrel lengths from 18 to 32 inches. How length affects velocity, handling, and which is right for home defense, hunting, trap, and sporting clays.

Savage 220

May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

The Savage 220 is the most accurate slug gun on the market with sub-MOA groups from sabot slugs. We tested it for deer hunting accuracy. Full review with live pricing.

Home Defense with Kids in the House (2026): Safe Storage, Family Plans & Picks

May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

Family of four parents and two young children standing around a small bedside electronic safe on a wooden table in a sunlit upstairs bedroom illustrating safe firearm storage in a home with children

Home defense with kids in the house in 2026. Safe storage, age-appropriate education, family defense plans, and protecting your family.