Best Gifts for Gun Lovers [2020 – All Budgets]

Best Gifts for Gun Lovers Under $25

#1Hard Case for Eye and Ear Protection

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.

Even if your shooter already has their own case, this is PERFECT to have as a second set to lend to someone they’re bringing to the range (maybe you since you’re buying them awesome gifts?)

#2Long Range Shooting Handbook

#7Shotgun Shell Drink Coasters

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.

#9Children’s Firearm Safety Book

This is another book of mine (I’m still biased).

There are WAY too many accidents that happen with guns that result in a child being harmed or killed.

This is also a great gift for those without guns in their home because their kids need to know what to do when they encounter a firearm somewhere else.

#11Revolver Cylinder Pen Holder

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.

#12Bouncing Handgun Target

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.

#13Nerf Blaster

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).

Gifts for Gun Lovers Under $50

Here are some great gun owner gift ideas for under $50. Details and links below.

• Miniature Replica Firearms
• Electronic Hearing Protection
• Gun Values Book
• Tactical Gear Box Subscription
• Motorized Nerf Blaster
• Torque Wrench for Working On Guns
• Steel Target
• Black Rifle Coffee
• Gun Dealer’s License
• Tool Organizer and Cleaning Tray

#2Electronic 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.

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’d like a case for these, check out our recommendations for shooter gifts under $25 above.

#3Gun Values Book

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.

#4Tactical Gear Box Subscription

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).

There are larger and smaller subscriptions available and we included the next smaller box in the previous list for gun gifts under $25.

#6Torque Wrench for Working on Guns

If they’ve already got the basics this is a great gift to take their gun cleaning kit and tools to the next level.

#7Steel 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!

#8Black Rifle Coffee

Our suggestion here is for the sampler pack of “K Cups” but there’s regular coffee available at the link below, too.

#9Federal Firearms License (FFL)

This is a gift that will keep on giving by helping them save money on future guns and even make money by selling guns!

And here’s how…

They can make money by selling guns and they can become the go-to gun-guy or gun-gal in their shooting circle of friends.

Check out RocketFFL if you’d like to learn more about getting an FFL. Some helpful topics for you might be looking up FFL cost, how to get an FFL, and FFL Types.

#10 Tool Organizer and Cleaning Tray

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.

Gifts for Gun Lovers Under $100

Here are some great gun gift ideas for under $100. Details and links below.

• Gunvault Electronic Pistol Safe
• Stopbox Lock Box
• Home-made Handgun Frame
• Steel Targets
• Batlbox Subscription
• Leatherman Multitool – Wave Plus

#1GunVault Electronic Pistol Safe

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 GunVault Electronic Combo Safe comes in. We love this safe and our team each owns at least one of these for storage around our homes.

#2StopBox Handgun Lock Box

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.

#3Home-Made Handgun Frame

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.

#4Steel 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.

#5BattlBox Subscription

Let your recipient get hand-picked items every month in this pro-level tactical subscription box.

#6Leatherman Multi-tool – Wave Plus

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.

• Scope Caps
• Long Range Beginner’s Book
• Rifle Steel Targets
• Rifle Sling
• Soft Rifle Case
• Hard Case for Rifles
• Bipod Legs
• Sand Sock / Rear Bag

#1Scope Caps

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.

#2Long Range Shooting Handbook

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!

#3Rifle Steel Targets

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!

#4Rifle 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.

#5Soft Rifle Case

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.

#6Hard Case for Rifles

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.

#7Bipod 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.

#8Sand Sock / Rear Bag

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 favortie 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

Details and links below.

• • Pop-Up Hunting Blind
  • Rangefinding Binoculars
  • Auto Adjusting Riflescope
  • Replaceable Blade Hunting Knife
  • Trail Camera Card Reader
  • Fish and Game Cookbook
  • Sous Vide Cooker

#1Pop-Up Hunting Blind

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.

#2Rangefinding Binoculars

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.

#3Auto Adjusting Riflescope

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!

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.

#4Replaceable Blade Hunting Knife

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.

#5Trail Camera Card Reader

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.

#6The Meat Eater Fish and Game Cookbook

#7Anova Sous Vide Cooker

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

Details and links below:

• Electronic Ear Muffs
• Pistol Range Bag
• Shot Timer
• Range/Tactical Holster
• CCW Holster
• Gun Lube

#1Electronic 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.

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’d like a case for these, check out our recommendations for shooter gifts under $25 above.

#2Pistol Range Bag

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.

#3Shot 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.

#4Range/Tactical Holster

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.

#5Concealed Carry Holster

There are many good CCW holster options out there but we really like ANR Designs CCW Holsters.

Just ensure that you know what handgun they have so that you can search for and select the right holster.

#6Gun 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.

Best Gifts for Shotgun Shooters

#1Choke Tubes

And whether they’re hunting turkeys or simply busting clays, the right choke tubes can make all the difference.