POTD: Mossberg 590A1 12 Gauge Shotgun

Eric B
by Eric B

Photo Of The Day – The shotgun is probably the most violent firearm of them all. But depending on the ammunition it can also be non-lethal, which is the theme in these pictures. Above we see a U.S. Marine as he fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a non-lethal weapons training exercise, in January 2020.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, take cover after throwing non-lethal grenades during a non-lethal weapons training exercise.

A U.S. Marine fires a non-lethal sting grenade.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, fires an M203 grenade launcher during a non-lethal weapons training exercise

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, throw non-lethal grenades during a non-lethal weapons training exercise, Jan. 18, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed to employ ground, logistics and air capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility.

All photos by U.S. Marine Corps, by Sgt. Branden J. Bourque.

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Eric B
Eric B

Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.

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  • Joe Joe on Mar 20, 2020

    "But we only want to ban weapons of war, we're not going after your shotgun!"

    "uhh..."
    - the Marine going to war with his 590A1 shotgun in Afghanistan

  • Dick Wrench Dick Wrench on Mar 20, 2020

    What's with the flame in the chamber?

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    • Jono102 Jono102 on Mar 21, 2020

      @Dick Wrench Less Lethal 12Ga are pretty dirty ammunition natures and being a slow burn with a much lower velocity, a lot of the crap isn't getting pushed out of the barrel like with shot or slugs. Some LL natures have pyrotechnic filler and/or leave some combustible residue. Sometimes it will build up and burn off especially on cracking the slide. With a lot of use like these look to be doing the occasional flame or "shot queef" as I once heard it isn't out of the ordinary.

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