The Citadel Boss-25 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun in the California compliant version is an AR-style shotgun with a USA flag finish (Citadel part no. CBOSS2512-USA-CA). Citadel lists the California compliant Boss25 with an 18.75-inch chrome-lined barrel, a muzzle brake, a synthetic stock with an adjustable cheek piece and fully adjustable folding sights. Two five-round detachable magazines, five choke tubes and a 3-inch chamber give it range from home defense to the clay field. A KeyMod forend with a front Picatinny rail and a full aluminum upper and lower finish out the package.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 with a 3-inch chamber, so it handles standard and magnum shells.
• The barrel is 18.75 inches and chrome lined, which Citadel lists for the California compliant model.
• Overall length is 37.75 inches, compact for an AR-style shotgun.
• Length of pull is 14 inches, and the stock has an adjustable cheek piece for fit.
• Weight is 8 pounds, which helps absorb recoil from 12 gauge loads.
• The package includes two 5-round detachable magazines, so each magazine holds five shells.
• It includes five choke tubes, so the pattern can be matched to the load and the task.
• A muzzle brake is fitted, which helps reduce felt recoil.
• Sights are fully adjustable folding sights, a backup that stays out of the way when an optic is mounted.
• The receivers are full aluminum upper and lower with a flat trigger and a Picatinny rail on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which chokes can I use with slugs or steel shot? Citadel says not to use the Full, Improved Modified or Modified choke values with slugs, single bullets or single projectiles, and not to use Full or Improved Modified with steel shot.

How many rounds does each magazine hold? The California compliant Boss25 includes two detachable 5-round magazines.

Does it have rails for accessories? Yes. It has a Picatinny rail on the upper receiver and a textured KeyMod forend with a front Picatinny rail.

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