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They say that ignorance is bliss, and it is, until that bliss is snatched away by the cold, icy hand of reality. In this case, that hand was wielded by a fellow hunter sitting shotgun in an approaching pickup truck.

Those who are in the market for a new scattergun for wingshooting or even just a casual clay-busting session should check out the Spandau S2.

It’s been forever since the original long-recoil action “Humpback” Auto 5 was conceived by the god of guns, John M. Browning, in 1898, but can you believe how long it’s been since Browning Arms released its “new” A5 after discontinuing the original after a 100-year run?

Skyfall’s flooded timber, swampy oak thickets, 20-acre lake and adjacency to the Trinity River is as attractive to ducks as it is to hunters. Add to that the deer and hog hunting, tactical shooting ranges and incredible instructors, and you’ll be wishing there were more than 24 hours in a day.

FranchiUSA introduces Affinity 3.5 Waterfowl Elite and Affinity 2 Waterfowl Elite specially built hunting shotguns.

Benelli Lupo Charred Timber bolt-action hunting rifle is chambered in 6.5 CM, .308 Win., .30-06, .300 Win. Mag. and 7 PRC.

It's that time of year again. Some of the hottest new firearms are being unveiled at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Read on for the best shotguns from the show floor this year.

The new Performance Shop Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. has all of the features fans of the Ethos have come to expect, as well as nearly every additional refinement the Italian-owned shotgun company can muster at this time. Indeed, this shotgun that was designed as the ultimate high-volume Argentinian wingshooting gun is currently the company’s flagship, both in terms of features and price.

The author takes advantage of an afternoon break during an Arkansas duck hunt to attempt to make his shotgun fit properly. Don’t lose those included shim kits—they come in handy when your shooting is far from on-point.