The Escort Aimguard is a Turkish-made semi-automatic shotgun built on the inertia-driven action Escort licenses from Benelli. Intended as a budget-friendly home defense option, it ships with a 18-inch barrel and extended magazine tube at a significantly lower price point than comparable Italian or American alternatives. Hatsan manufactures Escort-branded firearms. Type: Shotgun Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2010, Turkey Weight: 89.6 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: home_defense, sporting