[pgkdan]

I’m looking to buy something for home defense. I don’t need all the bells and whistles and I’d like to keep it under $250.00 Anyone have any ideas on a solid shotgun that fits my needs?

[WayneS]

A basic, bare-bones Mossberg Pump Action 12 gauge (Model 500) should be less than $250.00 brand new.

[raptor29]

Anybody know what you can use in California? I only have a hand-gun right now, but given the circumstances, might be time for an upgrade.

[Condor51]

I’m looking to buy something for home defense. I don’t need all the bells and whistles and I’d like to keep it under $250.00 Anyone have any ideas on a solid shotgun that fits my needs?

Here you go. Search Davidson's Gallery of Guns. Use the 'Gun Genie' on the right.

• Select Shotgun under 'Gun Type'
• Leave the rest set to 'all'
• Type your Zip Code
• Then click Search
• NOTE: In my zip code, I first clicked Charles Daly brand in the above steps and found a 12Ga pump with a MSRP of $269.00.
• I then clicked 'Get A Quote' and 3 Local Dealers showed. Cheapest sale price $246.99, highest $255.88

But natch, then there's local sales tax and background check fees, but you get an out the door price.. You can then click Accept Offer and set up the sale - all on-line. And if you purchase through Davidson's you get a Lifetime Guarantee on top of the Mfg's guarantee.

Try it, it should help you. Plus it's fun.

[Condor51]

Here's another one from Davidson's. It is a little over your budget.

• Mossberg 500, "3 in 1", 'Home Def. Hunting, Cruiser'
  12 ga Pump, 5+1 w/ 2 3/4" shells. MSRP $362.92
• 'My' cheapest instant quote sale price: $298.95
• Out the door total $341.92 w/ Taxes and Fees. $90.73 online down payment req'd,
  
• $251.09 balance due at the store

Since you're from VA your price will vary from mine here in IL