The Escort Home Defense is a purpose-built home defense semi-automatic shotgun with an 18.5-inch barrel, ghost-ring sights, pistol grip stock, Picatinny rail, and extended magazine tube. Gas-operated with Escort's Smart Valve Piston system for reliable cycling of defense loads. Type: Shotgun Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2018, Turkey Weight: 84 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: home_defense, tactical