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The tactical version of the Saiga semi-automatic shotgun produced by the Kalashnikov Group stands out for its collapsible stock with pistol grip. In 12-gauge Magnum, it is fed by a 5-round removable magazine.

Linda Mellor is collaborating with Shotgun Coach Iain MacGregor, one of the UK’s internationally qualified shotgun coaches, and is building a series about the value of working with a shooting coach. In this chapter, they explore the importance of a pattern plate, and why it is vital to understand where your gun shoots.

Linda Mellor, 52, has had a lifetime around guns but only started shooting four years ago. Determined to approach shotgun shooting correctly, she contacted Perth based shotgun coach Iain MacGregor. Iain has been coaching since the early 1980s, and is one of the UK's few highly qualified shotgun coaches, and holds international qualifications at the highest level.

IWA 2018 / New from Caesar Guerini: Invictus III and VII and Challenger Ascent shotguns. The gunsmiths from Gardone (Italy) added three more competition shotguns to their 2018 range.

IWA 2018 / New from Winchester: SXP XTRM Defender. Available in two versions, both of which also produced with rifled barrels, the new pump-action shotguns of the SXP series are equipped with pistol grips.

IWA 2018 / New from Fabarm: STF 12 Compact 11" shotgun. With its 11-inch  (28 cm) long barrel, this new version of the 12 magnum gauge Fabarm STF 12 shotgun fully deserves the "compact" definition.

IWA 2018 / New from Nighthawk Custom: Tomahawk Pistol Grip Firearm. Built on a Remington 870 shotgun reduced to an overall length of just 26 inches, this is Nighthawk's proposal for self-defense.

HIT show 2018 / New from FABARM: Elos N2 Sporting AS. The Elos N2 Sporting AS is the new over-under designed to meet the demands of shooters, showing how you can achieve brilliant results at a reasonable cost.

HIT Show 2018 / New from Caesar Guerini: the Invictus VII over-under. The Invictus VII is a new sporting version of the famous over-under shotgun, with side plates and new engravings.

SHOT Show 2018 / New from Mossberg: 590M Mag-Fed. Thanks to its innovative detachable magazine, this pump-action shotgun offers great versatility and ease of reloading. It's  designed for home security, tactical and competitive applications.

SHOT Show 2018 / New from Mossberg: the 590 Shockwave Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and the 590 JIC. The 590 Shockwave series is made up of ultra-short 14”  barrelled, pump-action shotguns with special pistol grip instead of the typical shoulder stock. The new 12 gauge models feature Cerakote finishes.

SHOT Show 2018 / New from Caesar Guerini: Invictus III Sporting. The Invictus over-and-under range is being expanded by a new model dedicated to shooters who practice sporting clays.

SHOT Show 2018 / New from F.A.I.R.: the Carrera One over-and-under shotgun. The new F.A.I.R. Carrera over-and-under shotguns are the result of extensive research in the highest sporting competitions, looking for the best possible performance.

SHOT Show 2018 / New from IWI: Tavor TS12. A bullpup weapon with a capacity of 15 rounds, the new 12 gauge gas-operated, self-loading shotgun is fully ambidextrous and designed for home defense. It is equipped with a full-length Picatinny top rail and M-Lok slots.