“home defense”

Our annual survey of the year’s best firearms, optics and ammunition reveals the list of shotguns destined to win in 2010.

America’s shooting industry is offering an extensive array of new rifles and muzzleloaders for 2010, and we have highlighted many of the most innovative here.

It's never a bad idea to carry a backup gun when you are hunting, and the Rhino 60DS fills the role admirably—with a .357 Mag. punch.

Get a closer look at the recently unveiled Wby X line from Weatherby.

Turn today’s modern sporting rifle into the ultimate hunting rig.

The FLEX's modular system supports various barrels for all applications.

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.

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