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WHAT IS A TACTICAL SHOTGUN?

A tactical shotgun can take several forms (there is no hard and fast definition), and also serve as a multi-role tool, especially if one lives on a farm or ranch, where it can serve animal control duties as well. Traditionally, a standard hunting shotgun is used for this purpose, such as a Remington 870 Wingmaster, loaded with hunting loads, since the concept of a tactical shotgun is relatively new. While a weapon like this can suffice, there are some better shotgun configurations to work with.

01 Mossberg 590A1 Tactical

The 500 Series is battle-tested, having filled enumerable military and law-enforcement roles, and is as dependable as a well-trained dog. Not always the

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