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Shotguns

Browse our inventory of shotguns from top brands like Armscor/Rock Island Armory, GForce Arms, Girsan Firearms, Pardus, and Beretta. Chesapeake Gunslingers carries dependable, well-built shotguns for upland hunters, waterfowlers, clay shooters, home defenders, and sporting enthusiasts looking for a versatile scattergun. From classic side by sides and over unders to rugged pump guns and fast-cycling semi autos, we stock a wide range of gauges and configurations to fit every purpose. Stock up on shotgun shells and shotgun magazines to keep your shotgun ready, then fine-tune your setup with shotgun parts. Round out your kit with pump action shotguns, semi auto shotguns, over under shotguns, side by side shotguns, and single shot shotguns from our full lineup.

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Shotguns Buying Guide

Shop shotguns online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Picking the right shotgun depends on your intended use, gauge preference, and the action type that fits your hunting, sporting, or defensive role.

Use these pointers to focus your selection:

  • Decide between manually-cycled and self-loading actions based on intended use, since pump action shotguns deliver legendary reliability for home defense and waterfowl while semi-auto shotguns reduce felt recoil and speed up follow-up shots in clay sports and predator hunting.
  • Consider classic break-action designs for upland and target work, since over under shotguns offer two instant choke choices and excellent balance for trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
  • Look at traditional twin-barrel platforms for upland hunts, since side by side shotguns provide fast handling, classic aesthetics, and dual chokes through a wide field of view.
  • Look at unique slug-shooting platforms for big game work, since bolt action shotguns deliver rifle-like accuracy with sabot slugs in states and counties with shotgun-only deer seasons.
  • Explore traditional lever-operated long guns for a distinct shooting experience, since lever action shotguns bring fast cycling and classic styling to defensive, cowboy action, and recreational shooting roles.
  • Match your gauge to your purpose, since 12 gauge dominates waterfowl, turkey, and home defense while 20 gauge offers manageable recoil for upland hunting and youth shooters, and 28 gauge or .410 bore favor experienced clay shooters.

Local And Compliance Notes

Buy shotguns online or visit the gun shop in Fallston, Maryland to shoulder different platforms, check length of pull, and compare bead and rib configurations before committing. Chesapeake Gunslingers serves customers in the nearby cities of Bel Air, Whitemarsh, Forest Hill, Joppa, and Abingdon, stocking field guns, defensive shotguns, clay competition models, and youth-sized platforms for shooters across experience levels.

Federal law requires shotgun buyers to be at least 18 years old when purchasing a long gun from a licensed dealer, and Maryland requires the standard background check at the point of sale through any FFL transfer. Buyers must complete ATF Form 4473 at the time of transfer, and any disqualifying factors under federal or state law will block the sale. Maryland Department of Natural Resources rules require non-toxic shot for waterfowl and may restrict capacity during certain seasons, while certain semi-automatic shotguns may fall under the state’s regulated firearms list.

Transport shotguns unloaded in a case during travel, with shells stored separately whenever practical, and review the current Hunting Guide for season-specific projectile and capacity rules. Store shotguns in a secure cabinet or safe when not in use, and contact the shop with questions about availability, transfers from out-of-state dealers, or special-order gauges and barrel configurations.

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