The Heritage Mfg Badlander 12 gauge shotgun brings classic side-by-side handling to a modern, truck-friendly package. With 18.5-inch barrels and a 2-round capacity, this break-action shotgun delivers the simplicity and reliability of old-school design in a compact platform that works for home defense, truck gun duty, or anyone who appreciates no-frills functionality over tactical complexity. The Badlander strips away unnecessary features and gives you durable steel construction with a corrosion-resistant black chrome finish—built to handle real-world use without the price tag of premium imports.

What sets the Badlander apart is its honest approach to the side-by-side format. You get a sturdy brass bead sight mounted between the barrels for fast target acquisition, a Turkish walnut-finished wood stock that feels right in your hands, and a tang safety that's intuitive to operate. The break-open action is as direct and uncomplicated as shotguns get: open, load, close, shoot. There's no gas system to clean, no recoil pad to wear out, just proven mechanics that work the same way they did a century ago—only lighter and faster to handle than the guns that inspired it.

The overall length of 34.85 inches keeps the gun maneuverable in tight spaces and vehicles, while the modest 6.4-pound unloaded weight won't fatigue you on long days. Heritage Mfg engineered the Badlander for hunters, sport shooters, and outdoors people who want a legitimate shotgun without the bells, whistles, and learning curve of modern semi-autos or pumps. If you respect what a shotgun is supposed to do and you're not interested in paying for features you'll never use, the Badlander earns its place in the truck bed or safe.

The Heritage Mfg Badlander 12 gauge shotgun brings classic side-by-side handling to a modern, truck-friendly package. With 18.5-inch barrels and a 2-round capacity, this break-action shotgun delivers the simplicity and reliability of old-school design in a compact platform that works for home defense, truck gun duty, or anyone who appreciates no-frills functionality over tactical complexity. The Badlander strips away unnecessary features and gives you durable steel construction with a corrosion-resistant black chrome finish—built to handle real-world use without the price tag of premium imports.

What sets the Badlander apart is its honest approach to the side-by-side format. You get a sturdy brass bead sight mounted between the barrels for fast target acquisition, a Turkish walnut-finished wood stock that feels right in your hands, and a tang safety that's intuitive to operate. The break-open action is as direct and uncomplicated as shotguns get: open, load, close, shoot. There's no gas system to clean, no recoil pad to wear out, just proven mechanics that work the same way they did a century ago—only lighter and faster to handle than the guns that inspired it.

The overall length of 34.85 inches keeps the gun maneuverable in tight spaces and vehicles, while the modest 6.4-pound unloaded weight won't fatigue you on long days. Heritage Mfg engineered the Badlander for hunters, sport shooters, and outdoors people who want a legitimate shotgun without the bells, whistles, and learning curve of modern semi-autos or pumps. If you respect what a shotgun is supposed to do and you're not interested in paying for features you'll never use, the Badlander earns its place in the truck bed or safe.