Does this gun deserve its name?

This video provides a breakdown of the Orthos Joker, a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun featuring AR-style controls. The presenter highlights the ambi safety, mag release, and bolt catch, noting the bolt catch's unique hold-open feature. The shotgun is shown with an Eotech optic and YHM Victor 12 silencer, though these are aftermarket additions.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its performance after adding aftermarket accessories like a GG&G handguard and EOTech optic. The presenter highlights the firearm's semi-automatic operation, 5+1 capacity, and surprisingly manageable recoil with heavy loads. Reliability is noted as excellent, with no malfunctions experienced except when attempting to use mini shells. The video also addresses common misconceptions about aiming shotguns with optics.

This video features a "woodswalk" with the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun, emphasizing its readiness for "combat" by testing it against simulated threats. The reviewer finds it very similar to the 1301 model and enjoys its performance, noting its suitability for various applications including potential home defense scenarios. The shotgun is highlighted as a very nice 12 gauge option.

This review of the JTS M12AK shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, AK-platform design, and potential for drone defense. The instructor emphasizes its value for money, noting its solid construction, excellent trigger, and reliable performance with higher-velocity loads after a break-in period. While not ideal for home defense due to its weight, it's presented as a fun recreational firearm and a capable option for specific tactical applications like drone engagement.

This review compares the Orthos Arms Raider S4, presented as a Benelli clone, against the Benelli M4. The Raider S4 features a ported barrel, a tactical aesthetic with included rail panels and hand stop, and a two-stage trigger. While the Benelli M4 is lighter and known for reliability, the Raider S4 is praised for its shootability, particularly for smaller shooters, due to its weight and spring-loaded butt pad which helps manage recoil. The reviewer prefers the Raider S4 for its handling and value, noting it costs about half as much as the Benelli.

This video provides a guide to the top five budget shotguns, emphasizing value for money. The instructor highlights that used firearms often offer superior bang for your buck, with specific recommendations including used Marocchi, new Turkish over-unders (Yilders, Kofs, ATA), the Beretta AL391, Mossberg Maverick 88, and the Franchi Barrage. An honorable mention is given to Spanish boxlock shotguns like AYA for their exceptional value and reliability.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.