“home defense”

Can a rifle really be optimized for hunting and home defense, at the same time? Yes, you can have the best of both worlds.

VP Joe Biden advises people to "just fire the shotgun through the door." At least one expert disagrees. Here's why...

Stevens has announced that it will be adding four new 20-gauge models to its 320 line—two field grade versions, and two home-defense models. The 320 pump shotgun has been a popular model for Stevens, which falls under the Savage Arms brand. Shipments of the new 20-gauge models are being delivered now.

Jeff Johnston has often heard that homeowners looking for a home defense round should use a shotgun “with birdshot” because it won’t penetrate walls and therefore can't hurt family members in other rooms. But does that theory really hold up?

Can the same handgun serve as your home-defense piece, ride under a jacket as your concealed-carry pistol and hang on your hip when hunting as backup to ward off whatever threats you may encounter in the field? That’s a tall order, but the Colt Delta Elite performs all three admirably.

We don't know whether the "Black Reaper" finish on the Weatherby X PA-08 shotgun shown below will help stand down a burglar or not, but hey, it can't hurt. Essentially, to create the Weatherby X line of guns, the company took several of its best-selling firearms and slapped on edgy, attention-grabbing, dipped finishes. The line is equally represented by home defense and hunting firearms, and also includes several youth models.