So, you’re looking for gift ideas for a gun owner, whether they’re a gun-guy (or gun-gal), and you don’t know what to get. I completely understand. As an avid shooter myself, I’m aware that it is hard to get me a gun-related gift.
That’s why we compiled this list of the best gifts for gun lovers.
Gifts for Gun Lovers
Without knowing which gun gift to get, you might get them the wrong thing or there’s a good chance that they might already have what you’re getting them. Also, if you’ve already been shopping for shooting-related gifts, you might have noticed that some gun gear can be quite expensive.
Well, worry no more!
We’ve compiled some lists of gifts for gun enthusiasts in your life. We’ve also categorized our firearm-related gift recommendations by cost so you can find gifts for men who like guns (and women too) no matter your budget. We’ve also categorized some gifts in this guide by the type of shooting activity.
Also, we only recommend shooting gifts that we’d buy ourselves from reputable companies with great return policies.
Gifts for Gun Lovers by Price:
Gifts for Shooters by Category:
- Gifts for Rifle Shooters
- Gifts for Hunters
- Gifts for Handgun/Pistol Shooters
- Gifts for Shotgun Shooters
Now FYI, I will be using some affiliate links to various retailers, including Amazon Associate links in here. If you do decide to use them, it’s not gonna cost you a single dime more. It just helps to keep our ammo cans full so that we can keep putting out honest gun reviews for you.
Best Gifts for Gun Lovers Under $25
Here are some great gun owner gift ideas for under $25. Details and links below.
Ok, so full discretion… We’re kicking this list off with a gift that’s cents higher than $25. But the extra 99 cents for these is well-worth the investment.
Decibullz custom molded earplugs are the best plugs we’ve tried hands-down.
It’s a bold claim, we know.
But after wearing countless sets of uncomfortable flanges and disposable foamies, these custom molded plugs provide a quality protection (31 NRR) with a comfort level anyone can appreciate.
For more information on what NRR means and how it applies to your hearing protection, check out our Best Ear Pro article.
#2 Nerf Blaster
No!
If you’re getting a gift for someone who likes to shoot, guess what…they like to shoot! This will include inside as well.
Seriously, these are tons of fun and you might want to get a pair of them (they’ll both still be under $25 total).
Here’s a great gift that will make your gun lover happy that doesn’t actually have to do with shooting.
This set of four firearm patent prints are just nice enough that they might be able to sneak them into other parts of the house, but they are perfect for a gun-room/man-cave.
Don’t forget to leave enough time to get these framed or pick up your own 8×10 frames to do it yourself.
This is such a great idea as a gift for a shooter. It will surely be a conversation piece any time it comes out.
This is a handmade glass with a REAL bullet in it.
No, it wasn’t actually shot with a gun (it would’ve shattered). But, the glass has been indented and a real bullet has been glued in place. This is not dishwasher safe.
Check out the this glass, along with other variations here: Shot Glass
Even if your shooter has a full cleaning kit, this is handy to toss in their range bag to keep with them in case it’s needed at the range.
Big note here: the bore-snake is super handy and super fast. It can do a great job and we swear by them.
However, it is not a replacement for a thorough barrel cleaning, especially for precision rifles.
You must ensure that you get the right size bore snake for your recipient’s firearm. If they have a 380 or a 9mm, get a 9mm size. If they have a 40 S&W or a 10mm, get the .40 size. And if they have a 45 ACP, get the .45 size.
For more info on what you need to clean your guns, check out our Best Gun Cleaning Kit article.
These Splatterburst Targets make it super easy to see impacts – they can also be a lot more fun to shoot!
The black on the target is like a thick paint that easily flakes off around each bullet hole to reveal the fluorescent green background.
These should be part of every shooter’s gear.
These shotgun shell drink coasters are perfect for poker nights, get-togethers with other gun guys, or just for sitting around your house.
I recently received these as a gift from someone for my birthday and they’re on my office desk right now.
Let your gun lover show off their style with handgun shaped ice cubes with this pistol-shaped ice cube mold.
Why not let the professionals pick out the gifts for you and let the person you’re shopping for, get a new subscription box every month!
To a gun person, it is very obvious that this is the cylinder of a revolver. However, for someone who isbn’t very framiliar with firearms, they may just think that this is a decorative pen holder.
The target is made out of a very dense rubber that “self-heals” (which means the hole is still there, but it is very small). It will last a LONG time but it will eventulaly wear-out.
These are a very simple gift that are a lot of fun.
Gifts for Gun Lovers Under $50
Here are some great gun owner gift ideas for under $50. Details and links below.
First thought: What? A little toy?
Second thought: I’ve got to have one (or more) of these!
Our favorite part about these little replica firearms
No, they don’t shoot anything but they are really fun to play with and assemble.
If you’re on a conference call with any of us, there’s a great chance that we’re playing with one of these while we’re on the phone at our desks?
We pictured the mini AK-47 here but there are many types of firearms available.
If you’d like to learn more about these mini replicas, check out our full Goat Gun Review
Also, protecting the work surface (kitchen table?) from cleaning chemicals and potnetial dings and nicks from a firearm is nice too.
The Grypmat does all of these things for you AND it has a ton of other uses around the house, too.
#3 Electronic Hearing Protection and Carrying Case
Gun lovers need hearing protection!
Even if they have their own favorite set of ear pro, having an extra set in their range bag is SUPER helpful… especially if they ever want to take someone else shooting.
There are many types of hearing protection out there, however, our favorite type of ear pro (especially to give to new shooters who might still be learning) is electronic ear muffs.
And, the BEST electronic earmuffs are also some of the least expensive: Howard Leight Impact Sport Ear Muffs
These allow the wearer to amplify normal sounds (like talking, range instructions, etc.) and they automatically cancel out loud noises like gunfire. I’ve used MANY of the much more expensive sets of these and nothing beats the battery life (they have an automatic shut off feature), volume, and durability of these ear muffs.
With over 7,000 reviews and a 4.5 star rating, others seem to agree with us.
If you’re interested in more options, check out our Best Hearing Protection for Shooting Buyer’s Guide.
Carrying Case
The number one rule for eye and ear pro is to use it… and you can’t use it if you don’t have it with you while you’re at the shooting range!
This carry case makes it easy for your shooter to go to the range without forgetting, nor damaging, their eye and ear protection.
The Blue Book of Gun Values is a great gun-guy library addition.
Either get them the next edition (this is the 39th) for their collection or start them here and get a new one each year. This book is a comprehensive collection of just about every production firearm available and their relative values.
It’s a safe bet as a gift for a gun enthusiast that might have everything else.
The BattlBox Advanced subscription sends them a new box EVERY MONTH will cool new stuff for them.
This not only gets them more than one present (of course, it’s a recurring cost every month).
WIt also gives them something to look forward to each month and will remind them of your gift all year long!
There are larger and smaller subscriptions available and we included the next smaller box in the previous list for gun gifts under $25.
Basic Nerf blasters are simple good fun.
Super far flying nerf darts from a drum magazine and a MOTORIZED blasters means no need to pump/cock the action between each shot.
This Nerf gun is so awesome, it’s almost like cheating?
If they’ve already got the basics this is a great gift to take their gun cleaning kit and tools to the next level.
#8 Steel Target
I know, it might sound weird to encourage shooting at steel. After all, wouldn’t the bullet ricochet? Nope!
In fact, shooting at steel targets is one of the most rewarding ways to shoot.
Steel gives you instant feedback (sight and sound) and they can last a lifetime!
I’m not sure you can be a red-blooded American gun lover without having at least tried Black Rifle Coffee.
Our suggestion here is for the sampler pack of “K Cups” but there’s regular coffee available at the link below, too.
If you’re a gun owner, you need to have a quality cleaning kit. Your firearms are investments for your security and deserve to be treated with respect. And it’s hard to do that if you fail to properly maintain and clean them.
The Allen Company makes an excellent kit that includes many different brushes, jags, tips, and more that you need to keep your guns at their best. Plus, it’s all packaged in a neat little case that simple to store and tote around.
For more info, check out our best gun cleaning kits article.
Gifts for Gun Lovers Under $100
Ready to step your gift for your gun lover up a notch?
Here are some great gun gift ideas for under $100. Details and links below.
We take firearm safety seriously and you should too.
Your firearm should be safely stored away from children, or other unauthorized users, but it also needs to be quickly accessed in case you need it for self defense.
This is where the VaultTek Electronic Combo Safe comes in. We love this safe as a nightstand safe and also it is PERFECT for traveling.
If you’re looking for different options for safes (mechanical vs electronic, etc) as a gift for your shooter, check out our Best Handgun Safes Guide
One important thing to note is that this storage box is NOT a safe – it is made out of plastic.
This handgun box is not meant to keep someone from breaking into it but rather to keep unauthorized hands (kids) away from the gun while still providing super fast and reliable access to the firearm.
Polymer 80 “Frame”
That’s right, you can get a gift for your gun lover that allows them to build their own handgun…legally!
Check out a similar idea for building their own AR-15 as item #4 in the list above.
The frame of a handgun is legally the part that is considered a firearm. This is the base/frame to which all of the other parts are attached (kind of like the frame of a car).
The gun enthusiast gift recipient finishes the “80% receiver” at home with common hand tools and then builds the handgun exactly the way they want. This is perfectly legal for any lawful gun owner under federal law – make sure this is legal under you state laws too!
For more info, please check out our article that covers some of the technicalities/legalities of 80% firearms and it provides an ENTIRE build-list of every part/consideration that the recipient will need in order to build this into a complete firearm.
We break down budget options and our favorites – we even include a video of the finished product of building a Glock at home.
Some versions of this may sneak over $100 – please go check the current prices.
#4 Steel Target
I know, it might sound weird to encourage shooting at steel. After all, wouldn’t the bullet ricochet? Nope!
In fact, shooting at steel targets is one of the most rewarding ways to shoot.
Steel gives you instant feedback (sight and sound) and they can last a lifetime!
We recomend steel targets in the less expensive category of gifts above, but with a higher budget, you can get a set of steel targets.
Let your recipient get hand-picked items every month in this pro-level tactical subscription box.
A quality multitool (don’t get a cheap one, trust us) is very handy in a range bag, in a vehicle, on a gun bench, or even in a bug-out bag.
The Leatherman Wave is the standard multitool and this “plus” model carries even more features.
See the rest of the details on Amazon here.
Best Gifts for Gun Owners that Shoot Rifles
Details and links below.
#1 Scope Caps
It should be a sin to have a scope on a rifle without scope caps to protect the scope’s lenses!
Lenses get dirty when they are exposed to the elements and cleaning them can scratch the expensive coatings that your rifle shooter paid for. So, what’s the best way for them to clean their scope’s lenses? Don’t let them get dirty in the first place by using scope caps!
The downside to this gift is that you need to get the proper size which means that you may have to measure their scope.
However, if you use the link below to go to Brownells, you can live chat with a support tech that will be able to get you the proper size scope caps even if you only know what kind of scope they have.
You’ll need caps for both the objective and ocular lenses.
It has been a #1 Bestseller on Amazon for almost 4 years straight, it has raised tens of thousands of dollars for military charities, it’s sold over 85,000 copies, and it has over 900 reviews and carries a 4.9 star rating!
I know, it might sound weird to encourage shooting at steel. After all, wouldn’t the bullet ricochet? Nope!
In fact, shooting at steel targets is one of the most rewarding ways to shoot.
Steel gives you instant feedback (sight and sound) and they can last a lifetime!
#4 Rifle Sling
A sling is not just a handy method to carry a rifle over a rifle shooter’s shoulder or back, it is also a shooting tool that can help stabilize the rifle to make more accurate shots.
There’s a good chance that your gun lover has a rifle without a sling on it and here’s your chance to get them one.
Unfortunately, there are too many styles and options for us to recommend anyone sling over another (especially when we don’t know what kind of rifle the recipient has). However, this is why the experts at Brownells are so awesome. Follow the link below, and find a sling in your budget or live chat with their support to find the one you need.
This VooDoo Tactical soft rifle case is very handy because of the extra pouches and becuase its size allows the case to be used for many different types of rifles.
Also, if you get a big enough hard case, this case can be used inside of the hard case for padding and easy storage.
If your shooter is looking for extra protection for thier rifle, or if htey are going to fly on an airplane with their rifle, they’re going to need a hard rifle case.
Each rifle is a different size and might need a different case. Please use the link below and chat with the pros at Brownells to ensure that you get the correct case!
Our favorites are Pelican and Storm cases, however, they can be pricey.
#7 Bipod Legs
The trigger control is on them (they need to practice) but you can help with the stable platform!
Bipod legs are a great tool to help your rifle shooter and there are plenty of cheaper/knock-off designs but we only recommend the orginal (and best) Harris bipod legs and we’ve included the swivel model which is a nice upgrade.
In line with our #7 recommendation above, stability is key when shooting a rifle!
Whether your shooter uses bipod legs to stabilize the front of their rifle (or they use a bag), having a rear sandsock / rear bag is a SUPER handy tool for shooting accurately.
My favorite rear bag is this bag made by Wiebad. It is simple, strong, and it works really well. If you’ve seen my instructional videos, this is the bag I’m using.
Also, it comes in multiple color options.
Best Gifts for Hunters
Although many (most?) of the gifts above will also work for hunters, we thought that you might like to see some unique gifts for hunters.
Details and links below.
No, they aren’t perfect for every hunting situtation but they are very handy to set up quickly and sit inside to watch for game.
They are especially handy if a hunter wants to take someone along (like a child) because they block whatever movement might occur from folks that have trouble holding still.
Up until very recently, hunters needed to carry a set of binoculars and a separate rangefinder in the field. It was never that big of a hassle for us until we realized how handy it was to have both crucial pieces of equipment into one device.
Also, these things use Sig’s BDX technology which means they can give the precise elevation and windage adjustments needed right in your scope.
These scopes, when paired with a set of BDX range finding binoculars (above) or a much less expensive BDX rangefinder, will display a dot in the scope showing the shooter exactly where to hold for windage and elevation for that particular target. This system takes out all of the guesswork of how much to hold-over!
The technology is awesome, but be warned: these scopes are surprisingly inexpensive.
This is nice for your budget but they will not compare to the quality or clarity of higher-end scopes. For example, they may not adjust as precisely, however, adjustments are needed when changing target distances because of the technology.
The BDX scope and rangefinder can be purchased as a kit here.
Most of us are a bit of knife snobs – we like high quality knives and we like to sharpen and maintain them. However, when you’re in the field and trying to skin and dress an elk, even the sharpest knife might not last for the whole animal.
Again, these look gimmicky but they’re not. They are a must have accessory in any hunter’s pack.
This little card reader allows them to plug it right into their phone to view the images out in the field.
This card reader is a great, and inexpensive, gift.
I never knew what Sous Vide cooking was until I was introduced to it BECAUSE of game meat.
Sous Vide is a style of cooking that uses heated water to cook food in a plastic bag. It never gets overcooked, it is super juicy, and it makes game meat taste so amazing, I’ll make you a promise… you’ll never want game meat cooked another way again.
Best Gifts for Handgun/Pistol Shooters
Honestly, most of the gifts for gun lovers above will work for handgun or pistol shooters but we know that you might want gifts geared specifically for handgun shooters so we made a special list of handgun gifts for you. We did repeat one gift from our list above, though, because we really think the electronic ear muffs are perfect for range time.
Details and links below:
Even if they have their own favorite set of ear pro, having an extra set in their range bag is SUPER helpful… especially if they ever want to take someone else shooting.
There are many types of hearing protection out there, however, our favorite type of ear pro (especially to give to new shooters who might still be learning) is electronic ear muffs.
And, the BEST electronic earmuffs are also some of the least expensive: Howard Leight Impact Sport Ear Muffs
These allow the wearer to amplify normal sounds (like talking, range instructions, etc.) and they automatically cancel out loud noises like gunfire. I’ve used MANY of the much more expensive sets of these and nothing beats the battery life (they have an automatic shut off feature), volume, and durability of these ear muffs.
With over 7,000 reviews and a 4.5 star rating, others seem to agree with us.
They’ll be bringing a pistol, magazines, eye and ear protection, ammo, and maybe even targets or a shot timer to the range and this bag will help them keep it all organized.
If they have a LOT of gear, this bigger (giant) range bag might be a better choice.
#3 Shot Timer
If your shooter is looking to get better at shooting (especailly for CCW, defense, or competition) then a shot timer is a great gift.
I use my shot timer for more than just pistol shooting… I use it for my rifle and shotgun shooting as well (although its MOSTLY used for pistol work). And, I even use this at home – you can use it when practicing/dry firing – they don’t have to be at the range.
A holster is a crucial accessory for a handgun. A holster not only holds the gun when the shooter wants their hands free, it is also the safest way to cary a handgun.
There are different holsters for different purposes and we have different recommendations depending on the holster use. For range/tactical/competition use, we love the Safariland 7TS holster.
Just ensure that you know what handgun they have so that you can search for and select the right holster.
If your shooter carries concealed, or they’re thinking about doing so, they’re going to need a quality holster. A quality CCW holster is not only safer for carrying the gun, it is also much more effective to use (and practice with).
There are many good CCW holster options out there but we really like the offerings from Natchez Shooter’s Supply.
Just ensure that you know what handgun they have so that you can search for and select the right holster.
#6 Gun Lube
For some applications, a regular bottle of oil is best but we’ve found needle-oiler bottles super handy for getting just the right amount og gun oil in the right spot. Also, gun grease is perfect for high pressure/heat applications and for when you want to make sure the lubrication stays put.
This Lucas Oil and Grease Kit includes all three to solve each particular need and/or for your shooter to try them out to see which they like best.
If you’re looking for more options or info, be sure to check out our Best Gun Oil Guide
There’s no excuse for not being able to train. Just because you can’t head to the range doesn’t mean you still can’t work on your skills at home. And no…that doesn’t mean firing ball ammo at your wife’s favorite throw pillow.
Work on your draw, timing, and even how your body reacts through MantisX’s training system. It’s a simple concept. You clip the system onto your firearm and its sensors collect useful data to be examined on their app later.
When we first got a hold of MantisX, we thought it was just some hokey gimmick. But after spending some time with it…It’s the real deal. To learn more about this incredible at home training tool, check out our full MantisX review on Gun University.
Best Gifts for Shotgun Shooters
And let’s not forget shotgun shooters. There are plenty of gifts out there that are exclusively for them and make their shooting lives better.
#1 Choke Tubes
And whether they’re hunting turkeys or simply busting clays, the right choke tubes can make all the difference.
Keeping your scattergun clean is crazy important for maintaining it in top condition. However, the long barrel of a shotgun can be a bit of a pain to fully clean without the proper tools.
Enter the SPIKA Universal Shotgun Cleaning Kit. It’s got everything that you’ll need–oil sold separately–to properly care for your blunderbuss. Want more info on what makes up a superior cleaning kit? Check out our Best Gun Cleaning Kit article!
If you plan on carrying a bunch of shells on your person–if you were skeet shooting for instance–you’ll want to have a neat and organized way to do so.
This holder can carry a whole box of shells at once. Just clip it on to your belt and insert the entire box. No need to remove the shells either from the original packaging either!
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