Total Impact Guns stocks a wide lineup of shotguns for sale, from field-ready pumps and semi-autos to tactical and home defense builds, all backed by our price-match guarantee and nationwide shipping to your local FFL. Browse the shotguns below, and if you don't see the exact model you want, we can usually get it for you.
Mossberg
Stevens
Stevens
Mossberg
A shotgun fires a shell loaded with either a single slug or a spread of pellets, which makes it the most versatile long gun you can own. The same gun can hunt birds, drop deer with slugs, break clays on the weekend, and sit by the bed for home defense, just by swapping the load and the choke. That flexibility is why a shotgun is often the first long gun people buy. It's simple to run, the ammo is everywhere, and one gun can wear a lot of hats.
We stock shotguns across every type and price point, and you can test-fire one on our indoor range before you commit.
Shotguns break down by how they cycle shells and what bore size they use, and the right one depends on your main job for it. The table below covers the main types we carry so you can see where each fits.
| Type | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pump action | You rack the forend by hand to load each shell | All-around use, defense, budget hunting |
| Semi-automatic | Cycles the next shell on its own when you fire | Faster follow-ups, clays, waterfowl |
| 12 gauge | The standard, hardest-hitting common bore size | Hunting, defense, all-purpose use |
| 20 gauge | Lighter shell with softer recoil | Smaller-framed and younger shooters, upland |
| Tactical | Short barrel, extended magazine, defense furniture | Home defense, range, duty-style setups |
| Break action | Hinges open to load one or two barrels | Clays, simple field guns, hunting |
A pump action shotgun is the workhorse most people start with because it's affordable, dependable, and runs any load you feed it. Semi-autos cost more but cut recoil and let you fire faster, which is why clay and waterfowl shooters favor them. A tactical shotgun trades that for a shorter barrel, a bigger magazine, and furniture set up for close quarters.
Gauge is the bore size, and 12 and 20 are by far the most common. A 12 gauge shotgun throws more pellets and hits harder, so it's the most popular size in the country and the ammo is cheap everywhere. A 20 gauge gives up a little power for lighter recoil and weight, which makes it the go-to for new, smaller-framed, and younger shooters. Smaller bores like 28 gauge and .410 exist for upland birds, but most buyers are choosing between 12 and 20.
The best shotgun for you comes down to what you'll do with it and how it fits, not the name on the receiver. Before you buy, work through these five things:
The easiest way to settle it is to put a few in your hands. Our team will walk you through the options at the shop, and you can rent and shoot models on our range before you decide.
The best shotgun is the one that fits you and your job for it, but a handful of models stay popular for good reason. The Mossberg 500, Remington 870, and Benelli M2 lead the pack for their reliability, easy parts and accessory support, and decades of proven use.
Our curated shotgun lineup covers the brands shooters ask for most:
If you're setting up specifically for the house, a dedicated home defense shotgun build keeps the barrel short and the magazine full. And if you have your eye on a model we don't stock, just ask, since we can usually source it for you.
Most shotguns sell for $250 to $900, with budget pump guns starting near $250 and premium semi-autos and over-unders running $1,200 to $2,500 or more. You're paying for the action, the barrel, the fit, and the finish, so there's a good shotgun at almost any price.
Total Impact backs every shotgun with a price-match guarantee. If you find the same gun for less somewhere else, we'll match it, so you can shop with us without second-guessing the price.
Buying a shotgun online is simple, and federal law just requires that the gun ship to a licensed dealer for pickup, not straight to your door. Here's how it works with us:
You must be at least 18 to buy most shotguns. We handle FFL transfers both in and out, so we can ship your shotgun to a dealer near you or receive one you bought elsewhere. Picking up at our shop is usually the fastest and easiest route.
The best home defense shotgun is usually a 12 gauge pump with a short barrel and an extended magazine, since it's simple, reliable, and hits hard at close range. Models like the Mossberg 500 and Remington 870 are common picks. We carry dedicated home defense shotgun builds set up for the job.
Most shotguns cost between $250 and $900, with budget pump guns near $250 and premium semi-autos and over-unders at $1,200 to $2,500 or more. Total Impact price-matches any competitor, so you always pay the best price.
A 12 gauge hits harder and gives you more load options, while a 20 gauge has lighter recoil and weighs less. Most all-around buyers go with a 12 gauge, while smaller-framed and younger shooters often prefer a 20 gauge.
A pump shotgun is cheaper, dead simple, and runs any load, while a semi-auto kicks softer and lets you fire faster. Pumps are the popular all-around and budget choice, and semi-autos win out for clays and waterfowl where speed matters.
The best beginner shotgun is a reliable 12 or 20 gauge pump like the Mossberg 500 or Remington 870, because they're affordable, easy to run, and simple to maintain. A 20 gauge is a good first pick for younger or smaller-framed shooters who want less recoil.
A tactical shotgun is a shotgun built for defense and close-quarters use, with a shorter barrel, an extended magazine, and furniture like a pistol grip or adjustable stock. They're usually 12 gauge pumps or semi-autos set up to hold more rounds and handle quickly.
Whether you're after your first field gun, a clay buster, or something dependable for the house, Total Impact has the shotguns, the price-match guarantee, and the range to help you choose with confidence. Browse the lineup above, and reach out if you want one we can source.
