The best range day gifts make a trip to the range safer, more organized or more fun: a good range bag, electronic ear protection, quality shooting glasses, targets, a mag loader or a shot timer. Below are 13 picks across every budget, with a note on who each one suits. Everything here is gear. No guns, ammo or magazines required.
If you're shopping for a shooter and don't shoot yourself, start with the ear and eye protection sections. Everyone needs both, and neither depends on what gun they own.
Quick picks
Gift
Best for
Rough price tier
5.11 Range Ready Bag
Organized pistol shooters
$$$
Allen Eliminator Rangemaster Range Bag
A solid bag on a budget
$$
Walker's Razor Slim Electronic Muffs
First electronic muffs
$$
Peltor Sport Tactical 500
Bluetooth and premium comfort
$$$
Wiley X Saber Advanced
Serious eye protection
$$
Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C Targets
Seeing hits from the bench
$
Allen EZ Aim Splash Targets
Bulk reactive paper
$
Champion AR500 Steel Gong
That satisfying "ding"
$$
Do-All Outdoors .22 Auto Reset Target
Rimfire plinking
$$
Caldwell Ballistic Precision LR Target Camera
Long-distance rifle shooters
$$$$
Maglula UpLULA
Loading pistol mags fast
$$
Competition Electronics ProTimer
Practice with a clock
$$$
AMG Lab Commander
Competitors and data nerds
$$$
Price tiers are rough guides, not quotes: $ is usually under $25, $$ about $25–$75, $$$ about $75–$200, and $$$$ above that. Holiday pricing changes often, so check the listing.
Range bags
A range bag keeps ears, glasses, targets, a stapler, tools and ammo in one place so nothing gets left behind. If their current "range bag" is a grocery sack or a backpack, this is a great gift.
Electronic ear protection
Electronic muffs amplify quiet sounds like conversation and range commands, then shut the amplification off for gunfire. Shooters who switch usually don't go back.
Shooting glasses
Targets: paper, reactive and steel
Targets get used up, so they're always welcome. Before buying steel, check whether their range allows it. Many indoor and public ranges don't.
Target cameras
Mag loaders
Shot timers
A shot timer beeps to start and records the time of each shot. It's the standard tool for drills and competition, and it gives practice a clear goal.
How to pick when you don't shoot
Universal gifts: ear protection, glasses, range bags, paper targets and shot timers work for almost any shooter.
Ask one question: "Do you mostly shoot pistol or rifle?" That alone tells you whether a mag loader, a long-range camera or a steel gong makes sense.
Check their range: if they shoot at an indoor range, skip steel and target cameras. Paper and timers are better choices.
Order early: popular items sell out in December, and some ship slowly.
Shopping on a tighter budget? See more of our gear guides.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy ammunition to go with a range gift?
It's often more complicated than buying gear. Federal law sets age minimums for buying ammo from licensed dealers (18 for long-gun ammo, 21 for handgun ammo), and some states add background checks, permits or other rules. Live ammunition also can't be mailed through USPS. Check your state's rules, or give a range gift card instead.
Are electronic muffs better than foam plugs?
For most people, they're more comfortable and easier to use, since you can hear conversation and range commands. Many shooters wear foam plugs under muffs ("doubling up") for extra protection on loud indoor ranges or with large calibers.
Is steel target shooting safe?
It can be when done properly, with the right steel, the correct ammunition, safe distances and eye protection, all following the manufacturer's guidance and range rules. Fragments and splatter can travel, so it isn't something to improvise.
Do they need a shot timer if they don't compete?
Not necessarily, but many non-competitors use one to measure progress in practice drills. A timer turns "I think I'm getting faster" into real numbers.
Will a mag loader work with every gun?
Universal loaders like the UpLULA fit most common pistol magazines, but there are exceptions. Check the maker's compatibility list if they shoot something unusual.
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