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Street-Ready LE Shotguns For Tactical Duty

Shotguns are a staple of law enforcement, but what offerings are available for officers these days? In the upcoming October 2014 issue of GUNS & WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, author Richard Johnson has rounded up some of today’s best LE shotguns ready for tactical duty.

Johnson writes, “Traditionally, a 12-gauge shotgun provided police officers with more firepower when entering a dangerous situation. Even with the popularity of patrol rifles, shotguns still have an important place in the hands of law enforcement professionals. With their ability to handle a broad range of loadings, as well as the not-insignificant intimidation factor of the gaping maw of a 12-gauge muzzle, they have an important effective role to play in the hands of LE officers. Here are some great choices from today’s offerings for the modern street cop.

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“Designed for the U.S. Marine Corps and proven in combat, the Benelli M4 is a very rugged semi-automatic shotgun ready for LEO duty. The gas-operated Benelli M4 shotgun can accept a broad range of optics and accessories and comes with a pistol-grip stock, ghost ring sights and a Picatinny rail.

“The Benelli Nova proves that high quality doesn’t always mean a high price. This pump-action shotgun uses a steel skeleton with overmolded polymer to make for a very durable platform. Ghost ring and rifle sights are available.

“Designed for the rigors of law enforcement, the Beretta 1301 Tactical is a semi-automatic shotgun that features an oversized charging handle, safety and bolt release. Ghost ring sights are standard, as is a Picatinny rail for adding additional optics.

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FNH USA packed a lot of features into the P-12 pump shotgun. Combining the reliability of a manually operated action with FN’s renowned quality, the P-12 is ready for duty. The shotgun’s chrome-lined barrel is topped with a fiber-optic front sight and a fold-down rear sight. A Weaver-style rail allows for the easy addition of a red dot or optic.”

To learn more, check out the October 2014 issue of GUNS & WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, available on newsstands and digitally July 15, 2014. To subscribe, go to Tactical-Life.com/subscribe.

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