Shotguns for Sale — Pump, Semi-Auto, Over/Under & More
Shotguns are among the most versatile firearms ever designed — equally capable of harvesting waterfowl at 40 yards, breaking clay targets on a sporting clays course, or serving as the most effective close-range home defense firearm available. Our shotgun selection covers every action type and gauge for hunters, competitive shooters, and home defenders.
Browse Shotguns by Type
- Pump-Action Shotguns — Mossberg 500/590, Remington 870, Winchester SXP. The most reliable action type for all conditions
- Semi-Auto Shotguns — Benelli, Beretta, Browning, Mossberg for faster follow-up shots and reduced felt recoil
- Over/Under Shotguns — Browning, Weatherby, TriStar for sporting clays, skeet, trap, and upland hunting
- Lever-Action Shotguns — Classic 1887 reproductions from Cimarron for cowboy action and collectors
- Single-Shot Shotguns — Simple, reliable, affordable. Ideal first shotgun and turkey/deer applications
Shotgun Gauges
12 Gauge — The most popular and versatile. Widest ammunition selection. Most home defense and hunting configurations • 20 Gauge — Lighter recoil with excellent hunting performance. Ideal for youth and recoil-sensitive shooters • .410 Bore — Smallest common gauge. Fun for small game and clay target shooting
All shotguns require FFL transfer. Buyers must be 18 or older. Shop shotgun ammunition.
Frequently Asked Questions — Shotguns
What shotgun gauge is best for home defense?
12 gauge is the standard recommendation for home defense — it offers the widest ammunition selection including 00 buckshot (the most effective defensive load), the most accessory options, and the highest terminal performance. A pump-action 12 gauge like the Mossberg 590 or Remington 870 with 00 buckshot is widely considered the most effective close-range defensive firearm available.
What is the difference between a pump-action and semi-auto shotgun?
A pump-action shotgun requires manual cycling of the forend after each shot to eject the spent shell and chamber a new one. A semi-automatic shotgun uses gas or inertia from the fired shell to cycle automatically. Semi-autos offer faster follow-up shots and reduced felt recoil. Pump-actions are mechanically simpler, more reliable with a wider variety of loads, and generally less expensive.
What shotgun choke should I use for different applications?
Choke tubes control the spread of shot at the muzzle. Cylinder or Improved Cylinder chokes are ideal for home defense and close-range targets (under 20 yards). Modified choke works well for general hunting at 20-40 yards. Full choke is used for turkey hunting and trap shooting where tight patterns at longer distances are needed. Most modern shotguns accept interchangeable choke tubes.
What is the best shotgun for clay target shooting?
Over/under shotguns are the preferred choice for sporting clays, skeet, and trap. The Browning Citori and Weatherby Orion are top recommendations at different price points. For beginners, TriStar and Charles Daly offer accessible over/under options. Semi-automatic shotguns from Beretta (A300) and Browning (Maxus) are popular alternatives for high-volume clay target shooting due to reduced felt recoil.