The KelTec KS7 Defender Gen 2 in 12 gauge (brand part no. KS7BLKDGEN2) is a pump-action shotgun built around an 18.5-inch barrel, giving shooters a compact, mechanically simple defensive platform with 6+1 capacity. KelTec ships the KS7 Defender Gen 2 with a factory-mounted Vortex Crossfire red dot, a Magpul vertical grip, and a flat-top Picatinny rail. Among the shotguns in the semi-auto shotguns category, the KS7 Defender is actually a pump-action design rather than a semi-automatic, favoring shooters who want a mechanically simple, optics-ready home-defense shotgun.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge.
• Chamber size is 3-inch.
• Operates as a pump-action shotgun.
• Features an 18.5-inch barrel.
• Feeds from a magazine with a 6+1 capacity.
• Ships with a Vortex Crossfire red dot factory-mounted.
• Fitted with a Magpul vertical grip on the forend.
• Built with a flat-top Picatinny rail.
• Finished in black synthetic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a semi-automatic shotgun? No, the KS7 Defender is a pump-action, manually cycled by racking the forend between shots.

Does it come with an optic? Yes, a Vortex Crossfire red dot ships factory-mounted.

Buy the KelTec KS7 Defender Gen 2 12 Gauge

A compact, optics-ready pump-action defensive shotgun is exactly what the KS7 Defender Gen 2 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.