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Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Best Home Defense Shotguns

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Are you giving the gift of home defense and peace of mind this holiday season? There are too many shotguns to count, but not all are best suited for home defense use. Knowing the best for home defense can help you give the best gift. From one of the most popular Remington shotguns to semi-automatic shotguns, here are some to consider. Remington Shotguns Remington Model 870 One of the most popular shotguns of all time is the Remington Model 870. The pump-action model has stood the test of time, offering an 18.5-inch barrel with rifle sights to help with accuracy and a 6+1 capacity. Due to how popular it is, you can find plenty of accessories. You have options from side saddles to lights, red dots to scope mounts, and slings to stocks. You can even switch barrels with any other 870 models, making this a practical, reliable option for home defense. Mossberg 500 Series The Mossberg 500 series, like the 870, is a workhorse. It’s often the choice of the military and law enforcement. It

What Are NFA-Controlled Firearms and How Do I Get Them?

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Have you been eyeing short-barreled rifles while browsing guns online ? Did the fully-automatic MP5K catch your eye? Do you want a cool gun hidden in a cane? These are all highly regulated firearms and weapons. They require extra paperwork and waiting times. Here is everything you need to know about items regulated by the National Firearms Act and the steps it takes to get them. What Is the NFA? The National Firearms Act of 1934 added an excise tax for specific firearms. Known as a tax stamp, these affect manufacturers, importers, and dealers who create or sell these firearms. There is a specific transfer process that is more rigid than the sale or transfer of a typical firearm. The NFA was, at the time, meant to stop robbers like John Dillinger or Bonnie and Clyde from obtaining Thompson SMGs and BAR machine guns. Though they were not common then, it was intended to make restricted guns far more expensive and thus not worth it for the criminals. What Are Class 3 Items? What does t

5 Strategies for Safely and Successfully Collecting Rare Guns

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Rare guns are always going to be an excellent investment for those who appreciate them. While it is true that rare and collectible firearms are generally noted for rarely depreciating in value, there is more to it than that. Rare, antique, and collectible guns are also fascinating pieces of historical interest and examples of skilled craftsmanship. Successfully collecting and storing those antique Colt pistols, beautiful Remington shotguns , or whatever your rare guns of choice are requires some know-how. Done right, though, it sure can pay off. Here are a few things to consider.  Remington Shotguns What “Rare” Means The category of “rare firearms” is a wider one than many may assume. Typically, “rare” is often associated with “antique.” While that is often the case, not all rare guns are old. For instance, since the great majority of gun owners are not ever going to own a high-performance Barrett 50 cal , a new model would technically qualify as rare. Shopping Online Is