Best Gifts for Gun Lovers 2023

Some gun lovers like to joke around the holidays that when you’re shopping for a gift for them, they’re a size 9mm. Of course, you really can’t go wrong giving a gun lover ammo for the holidays, you can certainly do better than that. Buying gifts for gun lovers can be hard and it can be tempting to just grab a gift card and call it a day. Sure, something is better than nothing, but a thoughtful gift is always way better than a gift card. This holiday gift guide will help you find the best gifts for gun lovers of all kinds – men, women, kids, shotgunners, hunters, etc.

The Best Gifts for Gun Lovers: Reviews & Recommendations

Best Drinkware: BenShot Bullet Rocks Glass

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Enjoy your next drink on the rocks in this clever bullet whiskey glass, which has a real .308 copper bullet embedded into the heavy duty glass. It holds a hefty 11 ounces—perfect for a happy hour sip.

Best Rimfire Rifle: Ruger 10/22 Rifle

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There’s a reason why the Ruger 10/22 has been one of the best-selling rifles for more than 50 years, and that’s because it’s a solid gun that just runs. Whether you’re introducing a new shooter to the sport, looking to go small game hunting, competing in smallbore matches, or looking to have a rifle while hiking, the Ruger 10/22 is the way to go.

Best Holster: CrossBreed SuperTuck IWB Holster

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With a custom molded Kydex shell mounted to a large leather backing, CrossBreed provides a super secure IWB holster that spreads out the weight of your gun so that no one point of your midline gets fatigued. Plus, the clips allow you to adjust the cant and ride height to your liking, making it incredibly comfortable to wear—so much so that I’ve fallen asleep on the couch while wearing mine.

Best Shooting Gloves: Cabela’s Insulated Leather Shooting Gloves

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With textured goat leather and thick 80-gram insulation, these shooting gloves are great for year-round use, no matter the outside temperature. They come in men’s sizes M to 2XL.

Best Shooting Ear Protection: Decibullz Custom Molded Ear Plugs

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Nothing says you truly care about the gun lover in your life like wanting to preserve their hearing with the best shooting ear protection. Decibullz offers do-it-yourself custom molded ear plugs at an amazingly affordable price. There’s no goo being injected in your ear and they can be remolded over and over to ensure you get the exact right fit. Plus, they’re so affordable that you won’t break the bank by having multiple pairs.

Best Gun Case: Plano All Weather Pistol Case

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Whether you’re headed to the range or hopping on a plane, safe gun storage is a must, and you won’t be disappointed with Plano’s performance. The Plano All Weather Pistol Case offers exceptional protection at a bargain price. It’s airline-approved, lockable, and can be customized to your needs with the pluckable foam inserts.

Best Red Dot Sight: Vortex Strikefire II Red Dot

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Sometimes you want to be able to equip a range of guns with the same red dot sight to increase familiarity. With the Vortex Strikefire II, you can do just that. It’s got a larger objective than some of their other options and has a 4 MOA dot for easy sight acquisition, and can be mounted with standard 30mm rings. A standard mount offers a lower-third co-witness that many AR fans enjoy, but you can of course change that up and have a red dot that is perfect on your home-defense shotgun, too.

Best Shotgun: Benelli Nova Shotgun

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By incorporating steel skeletal framework overmolded with rugged polymer, the Benelli Nova shotgun delivers lighter weight without sacrificing durability. Benelli further stretched the gun’s toughness by using stocks and receivers formed as a single unit.

Best Range Bag: Vertx COF Light Range Bag

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This lightweight range bag is discreet on the outside, but built like a tank inside. There’s plenty of storage for guns and mags, an included ammo caddy, and even a built-in security cable just in case someone figures out what’s inside and tries to do a quick grab-and-go.

Best Pistol: Springfield Armory Ronin 10mm Pistol

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You’d be hard to beat the fine lines and design of a 1911, but Browning’s well-loved sidearm has come a long way in the last 110 years. Namely, you can now get it in what many people call the “best millimeter” – 10mm. With a two-tone color scheme, fiber optic front sight, and 8+1 magazine capacity, this is a stylish, full-size gun that packs a punch.

Best Gun Belt: 5.11 Tactical TDU Belt

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5.11 Tactical makes some of the best gun accessories—and this gun belt is no exception. Available in five colors and in sizes S to 4XL, it’s made of rip-resistant nylon mesh that has a tensile strength of up to 5,100 pounds.

Best Air Gun: Benjamin Marauder Semi-Auto Air Rifle

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Air guns have come a long way from the BB gun toy you had as a kid. Nowadays, they are sophisticated tools capable of far more than you might imagine. The Benjamin Marauder recycles some of the air used to propel a shot back into the action so that it cycles properly and sets the shooter up for the next shot. The air tank can supply about 50 shots at around 900 feet per second, letting you burn through pellets at an impressive clip.

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