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Shotguns

Browse our inventory of shotguns from top brands like Mossberg, TriStar Arms, Weatherby, Beretta, and Blaser USA. Cane Creek Munitions 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. Explore our bolt action shotguns, then stock up on shotgun shells and 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 on a manually-cycled action for unmatched reliability across shell types, since pump action shotguns deliver legendary performance for home defense and waterfowl with simple slide-action operation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Dial in your patterns with the right shotgun chokes, since swapping constrictions lets one barrel pattern tightly for turkey or spread wide for close-flushing upland birds.
  • Keep spare components on hand with quality gun parts, since extractors, ejectors, springs, and stock hardware are wear items that affect cycling and reliability across heavy use.
  • Consider complete gun parts kits when servicing or refreshing a shotgun, since matched kits simplify sourcing the components needed to keep the action running reliably.

Local And Compliance Notes

Buy shotguns online or visit the gun shop in Wynne, Arkansas to shoulder different platforms, check length of pull, and compare bead and rib configurations before committing. Cane Creek Munitions serves customers in the nearby cities of Marion, Harrisburg, and Forrest City, stocking field guns built for duck and goose flights along the Mississippi Flyway, upland hunting, 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 Arkansas requires the standard NICS 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. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission rules require non-toxic shot for waterfowl and may restrict capacity during certain seasons.

Transport shotguns unloaded in a case during travel, with shells stored separately whenever practical, and review the current hunting regulations 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shotguns

1. What is the most popular shotgun gauge for general use?

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12 gauge is by far the most popular and versatile shotgun gauge, used for everything from waterfowl and turkey hunting to home defense and clay sports. 20 gauge ranks second and offers lighter recoil with effective performance on upland birds and small game.

2. What is the difference between a pump-action and a semi-auto shotgun?

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Pump-action shotguns require the shooter to manually slide the forend rearward and forward to eject the spent shell and chamber a new one. Semi-automatic shotguns use gas or inertia to cycle the action automatically, allowing faster follow-up shots with less manual effort.

3. What are choke tubes and why do they matter?

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Choke tubes are constrictions at the muzzle that control how tightly the shot pattern stays together downrange, with cylinder bore producing the widest spread and full or extra full chokes producing the tightest patterns. Matching choke to distance and target size is essential for ethical hunting and consistent clay breaks.

4. What is the difference between an over-under and a side-by-side shotgun?

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Over-under shotguns stack two barrels vertically, with one above the other, while side-by-side shotguns place the barrels horizontally next to each other. Both are break-action designs offering instant access to two different chokes, with stylistic and balance preferences guiding most buyers.

5. What shotgun is best for home defense?

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12 gauge or 20 gauge pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns with 18 to 20 inch barrels are widely considered ideal for home defense, offering reliability, manageable recoil with appropriate loads, and effective patterns at typical indoor distances. Buckshot loads designed for defense are the standard ammunition choice.

6. How long is a typical shotgun barrel?

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Field and hunting shotguns typically use 26 to 28 inch barrels for upland and waterfowl work, while clay competition guns often run 30 or 32 inch barrels for a smoother swing. Defensive shotguns commonly use 18 to 20 inch barrels for maneuverability indoors.

7. Are semi-automatic shotguns legal for waterfowl hunting?

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Federal law limits shotgun magazine capacity to three shells (one in the chamber and two in the magazine) for migratory waterfowl, requiring most semi-automatic and pump shotguns to be plugged for legal hunting. Always confirm capacity rules in the current Arkansas hunting regulations.

8. Do I need a permit to buy a shotgun in Arkansas?

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Arkansas does not require a separate purchase permit for shotguns, but every retail shotgun sale must go through a licensed dealer with a NICS background check. Buyers must be at least 18 years old when purchasing a shotgun from a dealer.