FOLDING Pump Shotguns Are Here: RIA Pak-Out 12 Gauge | SHOT Show 2026

At SHOT Show 2026, James Reeves takes a deep dive into one of the most genuinely weird and fun guns on the range, the RIA Pak-Out folding pump shotgun series. Joined by John McClain from RIA USA, we break down both the Pak-Out Short and Pak-Out Long, two American-made 12 gauge pump firearms that fold in half for compact carry and storage. Built in Cedar City, Utah, these spring-assisted pump guns feature a folding design that lets you pack them into a backpack, load shells before deployment, and unfold into a full-power 12 gauge in seconds. We talk barrel length, capacity, legality, pricing, real-world use cases, and why folding pump shotguns like this absolutely blow up the internet every time they appear. Shot on location at Beretta Range Day with hands-on shooting impressions and full explanations from the people who built them.