Aside from being one of the most prolific weapons of the modern age, the shotgun is also one of the most versatile guns you could ever own. You can hunt just about anything with a shotgun, use it for home defense, military or police operations, partake in various sporting applications such as skeet or trap shooting, or just have a ton of fun shooting at the range. Ammunition is readily available and relatively inexpensive compared to other specialty calibers.

Shotguns utilize a range of firearm operating mechanisms, including breech loading single or double-barrels, pump-action, bolt-action, lever-action, semi-automatic, and even fully automatic variants.  Shot of various sizes is usually fired from a smoothbore barrel, and the rifled slug barrel generally fires the more accurate, solid projectiles. Shotguns can also be accessorized for various applications, including optic mounting systems, custom stocks and grips, lights, and slings.

Shotguns come in a wide variety of sizes generally referred to by a unit of measurement known as the “gauge”.  Some of these include 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 12 gauge, and 10 gauge; the smaller the number the larger the bore diameter. Each of these tends to favor a particular application – hunting small game for example, might be done with a 20 gauge, whereas home defense might be best suited for the 12 gauge, and so on.

Metro Pawn & Gun offers an extensive array of shotguns of various brands, gauges and operating styles. Whether you are looking to purchase your first shotgun, add one to your existing collection, sell one you no longer need, or pawn one for a quick loan, we are here to help. Everything we purchase is thoroughly evaluated on condition and function, thus ensuring that you will receive the best offer for whatever you bring in, and the best value on whatever you buy. Firearms generally hold their value well, which makes an asset when you need cash. Buying them used is also beneficial to your budget, as you will save money but still get a great product.

We accommodate clients ranging from the civilian sportsman to law enforcement, and our knowledgeable staff will assist you in selecting the right shotgun for your needs.  Visit Metro Pawn & Gun to buy, pawn or sell shotguns. We are your one stop gun shop in Minneapolis, MN!