2024 Guns & Ammo Holiday Gift Guide

Having trouble finding the perfect present for the firearms enthusiast in your life? We've compiled a list of gift ideas they'll be grateful to see under the tree.

November 04, 2024 By Guns & Ammo Staff

The Holiday Season is fast approaching, and may even be in full-swing for some diligent gift-givers. For those looking to grab a gift for the hunters, target shooters, or general firearm enthusiasts in their life, but don't know where to start, Guns & Ammo have you covered. We put together a list of potential gift ideas from products that stood out to us during testing and reviews, that include guns, gear, and other accessories that span an equally large budget range. There's a little something for everyone in our 2024 gift guide.

Bodyguard 2.0

Why They’ll Love it: Smith’s Bodyguard 2.0 has some great features for minimum size, and shoots great to boot, making for an excellent backup or ccw.

This handgun has been making waves through the industry for a reason. Consumer feedback was put to use by Smith & Wesson, resulting in improved ergonomics, an enhanced trigger, and 12+1 capacity. Aggressive slide cuts give users plenty of traction to rack the slide, and the new grip and texturing leads to a natural point of aim when drawing the pistol. Our own staff loved this gun so much, it was crowned Guns & Ammo’s handgun of the year!

MSRP: $449 | smith-wesson.com

Real Avid Gun Cleaning Tools

Why They’ll Love it: All-in-one kits from Real Avid are tailored to firearm type and caliber, and do a great job at keeping your guns clean.

Cleaning tools can be a grudge purchase for some gun owners. After all, why spend money on these tools when you could put it towards another cool firearm or accessory? The cleaning kits from Real Avid combat this aversion by being a smooth experience to buy, pop open, and get to work. Be it through the nickel-plated brass bore brushes or steel Accu-Grip picks, their tools are high-quality and easy to use. For a first-time purchase, try out their Gun Boss all-in-one cleaning kit, that will cover all the basics of firearm maintenance. Our own overview of each of their kits can be found here.

MSRP: $40 | realavid.com

Tristar Viper G2 Pro

Why They’ll Love it: Tristar have mastered the art of bridging quality and affordability, and their Viper G2 is a tantalizing option for the value-minded sportsman.

Blancing between affordability and reliability can be a tough task. Despite this, TriStar have made it happen with their G2 line of semiauto shotguns. Available in wood and synthetic versions, all models use a removable choke system that utilize Beretta Mobil Threads, and include three choke tubes. Thanks to this, light target loads to heavy waterfowl loads are possible with the G2. Backed by a five-year warranty, everything you need to get up and running comes right out the box with the Viper G2, available in camo, black synthetic, or wood-stocked versions.

MSRP: $845 | tristararms.com

Streamlight Speedlocker

Why They’ll Love it: Fast, portable access to your handgun without the fear of a dead battery bricking your safe.

Compact, durable, and with a carry handle to boot, the Speedlocker is designed for on-the-go handgun transport while being more secure than a standard carrying bag. A single handgun can be transported in the Speedlocker, which pops open when the correct combination of keypads is pressed at the same time—no batteries required. For longform transport or full security storage, the Speedlocker accepts standard padlocks that also allow it to be TSA-secured for checked bags.

Configurable for inside-the-waistband (IWB) or outside-the-waistband (OWB), N8 Tactical and Crossbreed came up with a great sytem to let users custom fit this holster for one of the largest ranges of handguns out there. Retention is adjusted through multiple Chicago-style screws and unique “retention sliders” located near the triggerguard and dustcover, which further lock the gun in place. This ensures that the holster will fit your giftee’s gun, even if you’re fuzzy on the details. If you’re looking for a safe gift, the Multiflex is an easy answer.

MSRP: $55 | n8.crossbreedholsters.com

MTM Tac Rifle Case and Mobile Gear Crate

Why They’ll Love it: Carry your rifle, gear, and ammo in a single wheeled case.

It feels good to be organized, and the Tac Rifle Case from MTM provides a storage solution that’s neat, comprehensive, and easy to transport. The crates make efficient use of space, with an 81-quart capacity in the crate, and a 54-quart capacity in the rifle case, not counting the padded storage section for securing an SBR or multiple handguns. Both crates are water resistant and can stack on top of one another, and sport a pair of wheels to assist with transport. Keeping everything all together has never been easier.

MSRP: $140 (Tac Rifle Crate) $120 (Mobile Gear Crate) | mtmcase-gard.com

Hornady Precision Lab Scale

Why They’ll Love it: A precision reloading scale that can stand up to professional scales that cost five time’s it’s price.

Reloading is a skill that requires precise measurements. With newer powders and cartridges, achieving the closest possible weight is essential to get the most out of your round. Hornady’s Precision Lab Scale provides a .01 grain readout, rivaling professional-grade scales with much larger price tags. Quick to calibrate and capable of sensitivity adjustment, the scale has a print to spreadsheet function that takes your measurement data and puts it right into an easy-to-read printout. Additionally, Guns & Ammo’s own tests with this scale showed that it held zero consistently and was resistant to temperature changes and other outside factors.

MSRP: $550 | hornady.com

Burris Fast Fire C

Why They’ll Love it: A handgun sight that’s low profile, long-lasting, accurate, and affordable, using everything Burris has learned designing quality red dots.

Weighing under an ounce, the FastFire C from Burris is designed specifically for everyday conceal carry handguns. Powered by a single CR2032 battery, the “Always On” technology in the sight provides a 25,000-hour runtime. The low profile allows for co-witnessing with standard sights, just in case you need an analog backup when the chips are down. Offering manual or automatic illumination settings, the FastFire C runs in both high and low light conditions.

MSRP: $275 | burrisoptics.com

DefGrip Handgun Wraps

Why They’ll Love it: Get some extra grip on your handgun of choice with easy-to-apply wraps that hold fast and look cool.

Manufactuers are constantly experimenting to get a better firing grip on their handgun. A variety of textures, backstraps, and shapes have been tried to maximize control and handling. Polymer wraps from DefGrips provide an improvement to the grip of your handgun without compromising it’s shape or profile. Positive adhesion to the fame and patented interlocking tabs that secure the wrap firmly to the grip protects against wear and tear from long-term use, while cuts and contours custom-designed for specified handguns ensures no wrinkling or creases are present. Removing the DefGrip is simple: just undo the latches and peel it right off. A quick wash with some cleaner will take off any remaining adhesive. Take a look at the handgun lines supported by DefGrips to what model is right for your giftee.

MSRP: $30 | defgripusa.com

Sightmark Presidio 3-18x50

Why They’ll Love it: An affordable, sleek, FFP scope that will last out in the field.

Designed for close to mid-range shooting, the Presidio 3-18x50 is a First Focal Plane (FFP) riflescope that is calibrated out to .338. A red-light reticle and multi-coated glass improve performance in low-light conditions while also illuminating targets. Additionally, the 30mm main tube constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum and an IP67 waterproof/dustproof rating lend credit to the durability of this scope when out in the field. Adjusting the windage and elevation is straightforward through the exposed-locking turrets that offer tactile feedback when operated. This is a scope that will be right at home on an AR or bolt-action rifle.

MSRP: $399.97 | sightmark.com

Ruger LC Carbine 10mm

Why They’ll Love it: 10mm auto packs some power, while also being back on the rise. The LC carbine gives it a cool new PWD platform.

Coming on to the scene chambered in 5.7x28mm, Ruger’s LC carbine has been scaling up, now with .45 Auto and 10mm versions available. Short for “Light and Compact” the LC the 10mm version sits the heaviest variant at just over 7 pounds, and sports an impressive capacity of 30+1 rounds. With a folding adjustable stock and collapsible sights, the LC Carbine makes for an excellent PDW, or simply a fun gun to take to the range. 10mm is nothing to sneeze at, and packs even more power coming out of a 16.25-inch barrel. With M-Lok slots, plenty of Picatinny rail, and a threaded barrel, the LC Carbine serves as an excellent platform to customize and configure as you please.

MSRP: $1049 | ruger.com

Crossbreed Range Defender Bag

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Why They’ll Love it: A multi-handgun capacity range bag that takes up little space, and has some innovative carrying solutions.

Crossbreed holsters have put their carry retention expertise to task with their Defender Range Bag. The Modular Holsters also produced by Crossbreed are lined with Velcro, and attach to one side of the bag letting users simply stick the already-holstered handgun into the bag. For handguns that need a bit more care during transport, the range bag includes a detachable accessory compartment lined with a soft plush material. 12 magazines can be carried on the other side of the bag, thanks to molle-style straps. For getting some practice time at the range, the Range Defender provides a premium form of transport and setup.

MSRP: $89 | crossbreedholsters.com

Magview Phone Scope Adapters

Utilizing strong rare-earth magnets built into the adapters, the MAGVIEW system creates an incredibly stable platform, requiring only a super thin stainless-steel plate adhered to the phone to secure the device to the optic. The design allows for the same device to be used on the spotting scope or binocular adapter, interchangeably. The end result is an intuitive and multifunctional system that captures crisp photos and video while enhancing the user experience behind the glass.

MSRP: $99.99 - $169.99 | magviewgear.com

Waypoint 400 Flashlight

The rechargeable Waypoint 400 produces a far-reaching (1,265 meters) beam of 1,400 lumens with 400,000 candela and runs for 3.25 hours. It illuminates out-of-reach places, it’s waterproof and it floats! High, medium and low modes provide the right amount of light and run time needed to complete your task. Recharges in 4 hours.

MSRP: $240 | streamlight.com