Best Home Defense Shotgun: The 2026 Buyer’s Guide to Pump and Semi-Auto Picks
From the Benelli M4 to the Mossberg 590A1, here are the six best home defense shotguns of 2026, ranked across pump and semi-auto for reliability, capacity, and handling.
Benelli M4
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Shooting Challenge: Are You “Texas Star” Good?
There’s “I’m a good shot,” and then there’s “I’m a Texas-Star good shot.” Which are you? Challenge Targets issues a challenge to you (and all shooters): Can you shoot a plate on the move? It’s the Texas Star Target Challenge, and it’s one of their most challenging target designs. The 8-inch plates are held in…
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Benelli M4: Tactical Shotgun With a Tender Touch
Imagine a world in which shooting your defensive shotgun is fun. You’re in that world. All shotguns are versatile enough to be used for defensive, hunting, and sporting purposes … but that doesn’t mean that it’s always necessarily fun for the shooter. Italian gunmaker Benelli is a brand under the Beretta imprint, bringing nearly 500…
