Keep seeing the "SPAS 12-L, Law Enforcement Only" variants pop up on auction sites and Facebook groups for sale? A new video and article have been posted to hopefully clear up any misconceptions about this "variant" of the SPAS and what exactly the "L" stands for.

Another huge thanks to Tom S., who has again taken the time to send in more of his personal collection to share with everyone. This is an article from a local newspaper where Pat Squire of FIE was interviewed specifically about the SPAS and the how's and why's of it's popularity in Hollywood. Do yourself a favor and set aside five minutes to give it a good read. Reading the image on the page is difficult, so it's recommended you grab the PDF from the download link on the

The good folks at Sturdybilt saw the SPAS 12 Project gas-system cleaning video and appreciated the shout-out. Being shooters themselves they also agreed to let us carry a few pairs of their expanding pliers for those that would like a pair. They've been added to the store. Also added to the store are some replacement e-clips for your folding stock, they fit the butt-plate pivoting pin (#77), the stock hook (#84) or if you have a factory detachable stock, they'll fit the r