Choosing a firearm-related holiday gift for the gun-lover in your life can be a bit of a challenge. What kinds of things do they have? What do they need? The process is doubly challenging for those not in the firearm-world loop. Don't worry, though! The staff of Shooting Illustrated is here to help with many of the latest-and-greatest products on the market today! Your family or friendly firearm enthusiast will love any of these gifts. Some of you might even pick up a product or two for yourself! Don't worry. We won't tell. Check out these 15 great gun-enthusiast gifts here:
1 | Birchwood Casey – Weekender Professional Gunsmith Kit
Combining 27 specially selected tools, including model-specific ones for popular guns, the Weekender is a compact kit that helps assure you have the right tool for the job when working on your firearms. You can perform a wide variety of routine tasks with just this kit. $29.99; birchwoodcasey.com
2 | UAG – Cell Phone Cases
Made for a variety of smartphones, including the Apple X, UAG’s cases are light and sleek, but tough. The cases are offered in different series with features such as a hard shell combined with a soft core for impact resistance, oversize tactile buttons, screen surround and easy access to ports. $34.95 and up; urbanarmorgear.com
3 | 5.11 Tactical – UCR IFAK Pouch
The 5.11 Tactical UCR IFAK Pouch allows you to store one to two vehicle-blowout kits or essential medical supplies close at hand, by conveniently mounting the pouch to your vehicle’s headrest or any MOLLE-compatible gear. The drop-down zippered compartment features a light-colored interior to aid in quick and easy identification of contents. Bungees are also included for added stability. $34.99; 511tactical.com
4 | Trayvax – Original Wallet
Non-traditional looks coupled with rugged construction, this minimalist wallet can carry three to 14 cards and up to five bills—and even has an integrated bottle opener. $29.99; trayvax.com
5 | Kershaw – Reverb
Designed as a lightweight blade perfect for general use, the Reverb features a carabiner clip for quick attachment to a pack, as well as a pocket clip for easy daily carry. $34.99; kershaw.kaiusaltd.com
6 | Leatherman – Micra
Providing the benefits of a multi-tool in a package that can fit onto any key chain, the Micra provides 10 different tools ideal for everyday carry, including screwdrivers, files, scissors and more. $29.95; leatherman.com
7 | CRKT – Knife Maintenance Tool
Always have your everyday-carry blade in peak condition and ready for any possible scenario with the Knife Maintenance Tool, featuring Torx bits, a tungsten-carbide sharpener and a ceramic honing edge. $29.99; crkt.com
8 | Cigar Bore – .308/7.62 Cigar Punch
Slice that cigar in style! The .308/7.62 cigar punch is ideal for gauges of 50+. Like your cigars a little thinner? Try the .223/5.56 model, designed for gauges of 38-48. $29.95; cigarbore.com
9 | Tactical Walls – Hide-A-Mag
Housing a powerful magnet with a pull weight of more than 35 pounds, Hide-A-Mag makes it easy to place and store magazines for quick, convenient access. The included screws make mounting simple. $27.99; store.tacticalwalls.com
10 | Lock ‘N’ Load – Gun Alarm Clock
Hard to wake up in the morning? Here’s a harmless way to express your displeasure with the early-morning rising. The Lock ‘N’ Load Gun Alarm clock requires a direct hit to snooze, making sure you either hone your marksmanship or get out of bed. $28.99; amazon.com
11 | TacStar – Brass Catcher with Picatinny Rail Mount
Though it mounts to your AR’s Picatinny rail, TacStar’s heat-resistant brass catcher allows clearance for iron sights and optics. Holding up to 120 .223 Rem. cases, the brass catcher is easy to unload and saves you the task of searching and stooping for spent brass. $34.98; lymanproducts.com
12 | Badass Beard Care – Titanium Scissors
With surgical-grade stainless steel blades, the Badass Beard Care Titanium scissors will make quick work of the unruliest of tactical beards, with a lifetime warranty. $34.99; badassbeardcare.com
13 | Venture Gear Tactical – Overwatch
The new Overwatch glasses, from Venture Gear Tactical, represent the latest in safety eyewear. They feature ballistic fragmentation protection, aircraft-grade anti-fog polycarbonate lenses, and soft dual-injected temples. $25.99; pyramexsafety.com
14 | Blue Force Gear – Tourniquet NOW! Pouch
A veritable essential for any battle belt, the Tourniquet NOW! Pouch allows for single-finger removal of your tourniquet, for seamless accessibility when you need it most. $29; blueforcegear.com
15 | XTech Tactical – Pistol Training Gloves
Designed as a training aid for new shooters, these gloves contain hook-and-loop sections that engage when the support hand and strong hand are correctly positioned on the handgun. $29.95; xtechtactical.com
