Citadel shotguns, imported by Legacy Sports International, are aimed at shooters who want a functional defensive or utility shotgun without paying a premium for the name on the receiver. The Boss Tac-S line is the tactical configuration in that family, built with the short barrel and simple controls that role calls for.

This one is a 20 gauge with an 18.5-inch barrel in a blued finish. The 20 gauge deserves more credit than it gets for home defense: it produces noticeably less recoil than a 12, which makes it easier for smaller-framed shooters to control, while still delivering serious close-range effect.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.