A scaled-down version of the Judge, this Taurus Judge Public Defender is a five-round revolver capable of firing 45 LC and 410 bore shot shells. Like it's big brother, the Judge Public Defender comes standard with a lined rubber grip, fiber optic front sight, and the key-operated Taurus Security System, but this revolver is small enough to fit in your pocket while meeting close-range self-defense needs. An improved hammer ensures a smooth, snag-free draw. Shallow rifling of the barrel means the Judge Public Defender is not a short-barrelled shotgun under the NFA, though restrictions are present in some states with more stringent gun laws.