Shotguns have long been a staple in American homes for both hunting and personal defense. While reliable and versatile, one limitation has always remained—ammo capacity and reload speed. That’s where the TactaLoad Flash-5 steps in, offering a unique solution: five extra shells built right into the stock of your shotgun.
This isn’t some bulky add-on or foreign gimmick. It’s a streamlined, American-made upgrade built for Remington and Mossberg 12-gauge pump-action shotguns, and it brings real tactical and practical advantages to the table.
The Flash-5 stock looks like a traditional shotgun stock—until you realize it houses five additional rounds internally. These shells are stored inside the buttstock and accessed via a bottom feed system that works for both right- and left-handed shooters.
It’s a clean design with no external shell loops or Velcro carriers. Instead, shooters can grab the brass and pull directly from the stock. It’s simple, intuitive, and most importantly—fast.
Durability is often a concern with aftermarket accessories, especially those claiming to store ammo. But the Flash-5 doesn’t cut corners. It’s constructed from glass-filled polymer, making it lightweight yet incredibly tough. In fact, it’s been drop-tested, beaten against trees, and even run over with a forklift—with no failure or deformation.
As for retention? The shells stay put. They won’t fall out under recoil or rough handling. This makes it just as reliable in the field as it is on the range or in a home defense scenario.
“They will never fall out under recoil. You can bang it against a tree, and you’ll never drop shells.”
One of the best features of the Flash-5 is its simplicity. Installing it on your shotgun is as straightforward as it gets—no special tools or gunsmithing required. In most cases, it’s a five-minute swap, making it accessible to new and experienced shooters alike.
Currently, the Flash-5 is designed for popular Remington and Mossberg pump-actions, including:
It’s available in several color options to match your environment or personal style:
This variety makes it easy to match your home defense build or your hunting setup.
For those wanting even more utility, the Flash-5 Combo Pack includes a matching forend handguard. The forend is ergonomically contoured for improved grip and features Picatinny rail slots, allowing you to mount a tactical light or other accessories.
It’s a smart upgrade if you’re setting up a fully capable defensive shotgun or want better handling and modularity in the field.
Tactical expert and instructor Chris Cerino took the Flash-5 to the range to test its practicality. Like many, he was skeptical at first, expecting something flimsy or gimmicky. But after running drills, he walked away impressed.
In a demo, he loaded buckshot into the tube and slugs into the stock. At 50 yards, he transitioned mid-scenario from buckshot to slugs, retrieving shells from the stock with ease and precision. It was a clear example of how this system gives shooters real-time flexibility.
“I thought for sure this was going to be some cheap Chinese whiz-bang junk—and it is absolutely not. It is well built, and I can see a lot of uses for it.”
If you rely on a shotgun for home defense, duty, or hunting, the TactaLoad Flash-5 is a serious upgrade. It gives you more ammo without extra gear, keeps your loadout compact and streamlined, and allows for quick slug/buck transitions or reloads.
And with its ambidextrous design, rugged construction, and ease of installation, it fits a wide range of users and applications.
The TactaLoad Flash-5 is available through select retailers and online. Be sure to choose the model compatible with your shotgun.
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