The Ultimate Home Defense 4-Gun Kit for 2026
What is the best gun collection for self defense and home defense. Here are 4 guns that cover all your defensive needs.
Shotguns
Our shotgun coverage includes pump-action, semi-automatic, and break-action shotguns built for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. We focus on reliability, handling, and real-world use, with up-to-date pricing to help you choose the right platform.
8 Best California Legal Shotguns (2026): Home Defense & Sporting
Best California-legal shotguns for home defense, hunting, and sporting. Most pump-actions are fully compliant. Semi-auto picks with CA-legal features included.
Mossberg 590 vs 590A1: Is the Mil-Spec Upgrade Worth It? (2026)
Mossberg 590 vs 590A1: comparing barrel weight, trigger guard, sights, bayonet lug, and MIL-SPEC 3443 testing. Find out if the A1 upgrade is worth the extra cost.
Benelli M4 Review: The Combat Shotgun That Earned Its Stripes (2026)
The Benelli M4 is the best tactical shotgun in the world. But in 2026, is it still good enough to justify that massive price tag? Find out here in our Benelli M4 Tactical review.
Mossberg 590A1 Review: America’s Mil-Spec Pump Shotgun (2026)
The Mossberg 590A1 is the only pump shotgun that meets U.S. Military Specification 3443E. We put 500+ shells through it to test if this heavy-walled, mil-spec 12-gauge lives up to its legendary reputation.
12 Best .410 Shotguns (2026): Tested & Ranked
The 12 best .410 shotguns for 2026. Mossberg 500, Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon, Shockwave, Henry Axe, Taurus Judge, and more with live pricing.
Remington 870 Review (2026): 500 Round Hands-On Test
The Remington 870 survived bankruptcy, a factory move, and a decade of quality issues. We put the new RemArms 870 through 500 rounds. Here is the honest verdict.
Mossberg 500 Review (2026): 300 Round Hands-On Test
The Mossberg 500 is the best-selling pump shotgun in history with over 12 million sold. We put 300 rounds through one. Here is the full review.
Shotgun vs AR-15 for Home Defense: Which is Better? (2026)
Is a shotgun or an AR-15 better for home defense? Here we weigh up the options and give you the answer for the best defensive firearms