One More Take On The Mossberg Shockwave by Clint Smith - And - The Original Birds Head Grip, Sub 14" Barreled Witness Protection Shotgun That Started it All

 Clint Smith is not a tactical "Operator, Operating Operationally". He is simply a retired Marine and former Law Enforcement Officer who gives practical, if currently uncool, advice on gunhandling.

Enjoy the video! (don't forget to click on the video for full size)

 

Next up, in yesterdays Blog Post I mentioned that the Shockwave (and the Remington Tac 14) were both based on a Short-Barreled Shotgun originally designed for Witness Protection by a Federal LEO Agency. I also said I wasn't sure about that, but after a bit of searching, now I am. 

Originally developed for, and used by the U.S. Marshals Service, the article below will give you a good write-up about the history, development, and use of the WP870 from Remington Arms. Happy Reading.

Witness Protection 870: The 12.5-Inch Short-Barreled US Marshals Shotgun  

https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/wilson-witness-protection-870/