The 5 Best Shotguns for Home Defense

James Reeves breaks down the 5 best shotguns for home defense in 2025, based on extensive torture testing from the Shotgun Burn Down series. This comprehensive review covers everything from budget picks to top-tier combat shotguns. THE COMPLETE LIST: Mossberg Maverick 88 - Best Budget Pick Mossberg 590 (including Beachmaster) - Proven Reliability Mossberg 940 & 990 - Good Value Semi-Auto Beretta A300 Patrol - Competitive Value Semi-Auto Beretta 1301 - Top-Tier Combat Shotgun Why didn't the Remington 870 make the cut? James explains, plus why mag-fed shotguns like the Mossberg 590M and Genesis 12 fell short. 🎯 OPTICS & ACCESSORIES COVERED: Steiner MPS vs Burris FastFire comparison Holosun EPS and 407 performance analysis Aridus CROM mount system review Complete upgrade recommendations for each shotgun Includes detailed pricing information and reliability data from high-volume live-fire testing. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» Ammo Management: ‣ Industrial Velcro James Used in this video to mount his shotgun cards: https://amzn.to/3guI8eZ ‣ The BEST Shotgun Cards - Esstac: https://amzn.to/4faEjZo ‣ Decent Shotgun Cards for practice - Spanker Shotgun Cards: https://amzn.to/3krIrsd ‣ More Cheap Shotgun Cards for practice - Funanasun Shotgun Cards: https://amzn.to/3xZgArz Optics/Lights: ‣ Holosun 407k (cheap, simple red dot for Mossberg Shotguns): https://amzn.to/44S1FQ1 ‣ Holosun 507k (like the 407k but with more reticle options): https://amzn.to/4mjh7KW ‣ Holosun EPS (excellent pistol or shotgun optic, better than 407/507): https://amzn.to/416kGf6 ‣ Steiner MPS (best shotgun optic): https://amzn.to/450jCvT ‣ Streamlight TLRM (great budget light): https://amzn.to/474Q0P9 ‣ Ear Pro - Walker Razors are some of the best, dollar-for-dollar: https://amzn.to/3nDlwx5 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 4:15 Mossberg Maverick 88 7:07 Mossberg 590 10:34 Mossberg 940 & 990 13:27 Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 14:55 Beretta 1301 Mod 2 19:12 Conclusion #Shotguns #HomeDefense #TFBTV #JamesReeves #GunReview