article · Jun 16, 2017 · Shooting Illustrated

Does Barrel Length Matter for a Home-Defense Shotgun?

Evan Brune, Associate Editor, Shooting Illustrated · shootingillustrated.com

With the introduction of shorter non-NFA shotguns to the market, such as the Mossberg Shockwave, barrel length is a variable to consider for home defense. We answer the question here.

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