Heavy recoil can cause flinching, hesitation, or even pain, all of which reduce the likelihood of accurate follow-up shots.

One of the most popular choices for home defense is double-O buckshot. This ammo features larger pellets, each roughly the ...

Shotguns vary greatly, but there is an ideal match for everyone. Here is what you need to know to identify it.

OL's former shooting editor Jim Carmichel explains shotgun balance, and when it's okay to forgo a classically balanced gun.