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If you’re struggling to get a great gift for that gun enthusiast in your life, our team at OpticsPlanet is here to help with plenty of gift ideas. Even if you’re not sure about a specific red dot sight, rifle scope, or handgun parts they need, there are tons of items that are useful to every gun owner across skill levels. From a box or two of their favorite ammo to a new range bag or gun case, you can make your loved one’s next trip to the shooting range even better! Last-minute shopping can be stressful, so relax and check out some of these perfect gifts that are sure to spread some cheer this Holiday Season.
Pelican Gun Cases
Every gun owner needs a high-quality gun case, and Pelican is known for making some of the best in the business. They make their cases from hard, durable copolymer polypropylene, making them as light as possible while maintaining extreme rigidity and toughness. This makes their cases crushproof, dustproof, and weather-resistant, protecting your sensitive firearms from a variety of hazards. Inside each Pelican gun case is five layers of protective foam and you can take each layer out in individual pieces. This lets your loved one cut out the exact shape of their weapon so that it sits flush with the top layer, preventing it from moving even if they are walking, driving, or flying (baggage handlers are notoriously rough on luggage).
Plus, Pelican makes various sizes and shapes of gun cases to suit every budget, and each one can be equipped with a lock to prevent others from accessing the weapons. For example, you can get a small, single handgun case like the VAULT V100, or for gun guys who prefer rifles and shotguns, you can get the VAULT V800 that can hold up to two long guns safely and securely. This unique gift provides the best of both versatility and style, and it is sure to turn heads when it’s unwrapped. That huge package under the tree will have them guessing, too!
Range Bag
One problem every gun owner runs into eventually is having more stuff than they know what to do with, and organizing and toting it all to the gun range every weekend can start to become difficult. This makes a brand-new range bag one of the best gifts you can give to someone, whether they’re just getting into shooting or have been doing it their whole life. Even if they already have a range bag, getting an extra one is always welcome since they can easily fit into a gun safe and be a catch-all container for ammo, ear protection, safety glasses, and gun cleaning kits.
Some of our most popular range bags are from TRYBE Tactical and Browning. The TRYBE Tactical range bag is made from thick, rugged fabric and has a mesh lining with high-density foam padding inside, so you can store handguns alongside ammo and supplies inside without worrying about them hitting together and breaking. As for Browning, they have a wide variety of range bags. One of the most popular is the Browning Lona, which has foam-padded sides, leather trim, two internal pockets, and four exterior pockets, giving you plenty of space and separation for all your shooting range equipment.
Electronic Hearing Protection
While most shooters have a pair of standard earmuffs or earplugs that block loud noises, modern gun enthusiasts should upgrade to something a little more technical. This is where electronic ear protection comes in. While there are many varieties, these headphones generally work in the same way and they make awesome gifts. They have a small microphone on the outside that picks up noises and transmits them into the earmuffs. This allows you to hear people speaking at the gun range, which is crucial for communicating with family and friends and hearing instructions from the range safety officer. However, when the microphone detects something that is above a certain decibel threshold, like a gunshot, the speakers are immediately deadened to protect your hearing.
For some high-quality electronic hearing protection, you can’t go wrong with Walker’s, ATN, or Pro-Ears. Walker’s makes both electronic earmuffs and ear plugs, like the Silencer 2.0 BT Ear Buds which are small and sleek and allow you to fully customize the controls through a free smartphone app. ATN makes the X-Sound headset that builds off their supreme technological skills and brings loud noises down to a safer level below 82 decibels, so you can count on them to work when you need them most. Finally, Pro-Ears is known for making professional-level hearing protection, and they have tons of models to choose from in a range of colors, sizes, and decibel ratings, letting you pick the right set for your budget.
Ammo
Finally, anyone who enjoys shooting is going to love and appreciate getting some ammo for the holidays. Even though the ammo shortage is no longer as prevalent and prices have settled, stocking up is just part of shooting regularly. Regularly buying rounds is one of the most expensive parts of training, so giving a few boxes to your loved one who enjoys spending time at the range takes some stress off of them and their wallet. Plus, you know they’re definitely going to use your gift, which makes it that much better!
We have all the in-stock ammo you could possibly need to suit all types of shooters. Whether they’re a devoted AR 15 owner who could use some more full metal jacket .223 or 5.56 rounds to tune and sight in a rifle scope or a fan of target shooting with their 1911 that shoots .45 ACP, we have it all. Some of the most popular ammo categories to check out are 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .300 Blackout, so grab a few boxes to help your friend or family member fill up their ammo can.
Holiday Gifts for Gun Owners at OpticsPlanet!
If you’re still having trouble getting the right gifts for your loved ones, check out some of our other guides! We have Gifts for the Special Women in your life, as well as our yearly Gifts By the Numbers seasonal promotion to help you find the best gifts possible. We even have gift cards if you prefer to let that special someone choose their own presents!
