The Citadel Pup Scout 12 gauge in gray is a gas-operated, magazine-fed bullpup shotgun from Citadel (Citadel part no. FRPS1218TG). Putting the action behind the grip lets it carry a full 18.5-inch barrel in a much shorter package than a conventional shotgun. A metal upper and forend, integral Picatinny rails and an adjustable cheek riser give it a modern, optic-friendly layout. The gray finish gives it a lower-profile look than the black version, and the controls are fully ambidextrous. It is aimed at home defense and close-quarters use, where handling in tight spaces matters.

Key Specifications

• Gauge is 12, with a chamber that takes shells from 2-3/4 to 3 inches.
• The action is gas-operated semi-auto, which spreads out recoil for faster follow-up shots.
• Barrel length is 18.5 inches, kept in a short overall package by the bullpup layout.
• Capacity is 5+1 from a detachable magazine.
• The receiver and forend are metal, with integral Picatinny rails on the top and bottom for optics, lights and grips.
• Controls are ambidextrous, covering the magazine release, charging handle and safety selector, so the gun runs the same for left- and right-handed shooters.
• An adjustable cheek riser lets you set a consistent sight picture behind a mounted optic.
• Sights are adjustable folding front and rear units that stay available as a backup.
• The finish is gray, a quieter look than the standard black.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pup Scout in gray the same shotgun as the black one? Yes, the gray version uses the same 12 gauge bullpup design with the same 18.5-inch barrel and 5+1 capacity. The finish is what changes.

Can I mount an optic on it? Yes. It has an integral Picatinny rail on top for a red dot or other optic, and the folding sights remain as a backup.

Is it good for left-handed shooters? It was built for them as much as for right-handers: the magazine release, charging handle and safety selector are all ambidextrous.

Buy the Citadel Pup Scout 12 Gauge Bullpup Shotgun, 18.5-Inch Barrel, Gray, 5+1

A bullpup shotgun trades a long receiver for a longer barrel, and the Pup Scout does that at a price that keeps it practical as a home-defense or truck gun. Order the gray model from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other semi-auto shotguns while you are here.