26 Best Bullpup Firearms

Bullpups are the rebellious children of the firearms market. Their unique operating pattern provides an entire new list of pros and cons when compared to a traditional pattern rifle.

"Bullpup" is a term with no definitive historical origin, though the earliest known references are from the 1930's. A Bullpup is described as a firearm where the magazine well and the breech are located behind the grip. While the advantages include retaining barrel length for muzzle velocity in a shorter package and having an easier time navigating close-quarter areas and getting in and out of vehicles, the down-sides include longer and more difficult reloads, unbalanced firearms, and uncomfortable triggers.

From this list, choose which bullpups you think are the most versatile, the most capable, the most reliable, and the best overall.

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ARMSCOR VRBP-100A SHOTGUN 12GA

Rock Island - Armscor - VRBP-100, 12 gauge, 20" Barrel, Fixed Sights, 3 Chokes, 3", Black/Polymer, 5-rd read more

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Barrett M99

The Barrett M99 (Model 99) is a single-shot anti-materiel precision rifle that was first introduced in 1999 by the Barrett Firearms Company as a less expensive alternative to the company's higher-pric... read more

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Best Single Shot Rifles

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Kel-Tec KSG

The Kel-Tec KSG is a bullpup 12-gauge pump-action shotgun designed by Kel-Tec. It has two tube magazines which the user of the gun can switch between manually.Each tube holds up to seven 2.75-inch (70... read more

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Best Home Defense Shotguns

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Best Pump Shotguns

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Standard Manufacturing DP-12

Product Description Standard Manufacturing Company, DP-12, Pump, 12Gauge, 3" Chamber, 18.875" Double Barrel, 10Rd, Black Finish Product Specifications UPC Code: 854581007169 Manufacturer: Standard Man... read more

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Best Inexpensive Bullpups

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IWI Tavor X95

The new Tavor X95 is the next generation bullpup from IWI US, Inc. Upgrades and enhancements from the original TAVOR SAR include a new fire control pack with a 5-6 lb. trigger pull, repositioning of t... read more

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Century Arms 1975 AK Bullpup

To say that the AK-pattern rifle was revolutionary when it was first introduced in the late 1940s would be a gross understatement. Following the path of design first blazed by the World War II-era Ger... read more

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Desert Tech HTI

The Desert Tech "Hard Target Interdiction" (HTI) was designed at the specific request of the US Military to provide extreme long range accuracy and target penetration. Now popular with long range com... read more

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Kel-Tec KS7

The KS7 is designed for many applications, but it lends itself perfectly to home defense, back country hiking or anywhere you need a compact 12ga shotgun. Its intuitive, simple features, optional Pica... read more

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FN Herstal P90

The FN P90® submachine gun is a compact, lightweight weapon with a magazine capacity of 50 cartridges in 5.7x28mm NATO calibre making it the ideal Personal Defence Weapon. read more

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Ameriocan Tactical Imports Bulldog

American Tactical would like to introduce our latest import from PARS MFG in Turkey, THE BULL-DOG! This semi-automatic 12GA shotgun's new age look and modular design is a perfect fit for all types of... read more