2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Range and Shop

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posted on November 17, 2023
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Range and Shop

No matter your gifting needs, interests or budget, we’ve got at least one product for you. Our editors scoured the globe for the most fun, useful and well-made items for the range and shop to make your holiday shopping simple. Alternatively, leave this guide out for others to see to drop a not-so-subtle hint about what you want under the tree this year.


For the Range and Shop

1
| Hornady Bullet Guide Counter Mat
This sizable mat isn’t only a padded surface to prevent the marring of guns and tools; it’s also a handy, ever-present reference to Hornady’s many bullet styles. It’s ideal not only for the handloader, but also for any do-it-yourselfer or even a professional shop. $24.99; hornady.com

2 | Pyramex Venture Gear Tactical Drone 2.0
Eye protection can be inexpensive and stylish, as demonstrated by the Drone 2.0. An adjustable nosepiece aids comfort, while an anti-fog treatment on the lenses helps keep them clear, even on hot days. The glasses pass the MIL-PRF-32432 High Velocity Impact Standards, ensuring your safety on the range. $28.99; pyramex.com

3 | Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 17-Round Magazine
No one ever complained about too much ammo, right? Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro owners can now add two more rounds to their handgun without significant bulk—whether you have the black or FDE version. $42.99; springfield-armory.com

4 | MDT Oryx Bipod
Crafted from a high-quality polymer blend, this bipod provides rigidity, strength and stability. Users can quickly stow, deploy, adjust cant tension and extend the legs using just one hand. The bipod’s rubber feet ensure a slip-free rest across a variety of surfaces, and the unit weighs a mere 11 ounces in the M-Lok version (shown). $99.95; mdttac.com

5 | XS Sights DIY Series Bundle
Comprised of XS’s R3D Night Sights and Inline Sight Pusher Kit for Glocks, this package has everything the do-it-yourselfer needs to install sights on Glock pistols. It reduces installation force by 50 percent, can install suppressor-height sights and be used with a red-dot sight in place. $269.98; xssights.com

6 | Heckler & Koch Heckler & Koch Pro Ears Gold II 30
The advanced electronics inside these earmuffs allows you to hear conversations and ambient noise around you, yet still protect your hearing from gunshots and other high volume noise spikes, demonstrating that H&K does not actually hate you. $199.99; hk-usa.com

7 | Riton 30 mm/1-inch Precision Quick Detach (QD) Scope Mount
Crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum for strength without excess weight, the mount makes it easy to quickly deploy your 30 mm or 1-inch main-tube scopes. The sturdy, one-piece unit also fits comfortably within most budgets. $139.99; ritonoptics.com

8 | Bravo Concealment Double Magazine Pouch 3.0
The latest iteration of Bravo Concealment’s Double Magazine Pouch, this one, dubbed 3.0, is offered in right-hand or ambidextrous versions. It has 1.5-inch OWB belt loops and incorporates retention adjustment, making it a great choice for use on the range or for carry with a cover garment. $38.99; bravoconcealment.com

9 | Real Avid Master Gun Workstation
Whether you’re mounting a scope, cleaning a bolt-action rifle or just making an adjustment, a sturdy workstation makes a big difference. With cleaning-rod storage and space for small parts, Real Avid’s offering is a must-have for the DIYer on your holiday list. $199.99; realavid.com

10 | DuraMag AR Magazine
Lightweight and durable, these AR-15-style aluminum magazines will match perfectly with your next rifle build. They have a 30-round capacity and come anodized in an assortment of colors, or the traditional gray. $18.20; dura-mag.com

11 | Beretta Leather Shooting Gloves
When the mercury dips, protect your hands with a set of fine Italian leather gloves. Beretta’s leather gloves offer slip-resistance, breathability, flexibility and are even designed to work with the touchscreen on your smartphone. $99; beretta.com

12 | Rise Armament Range Med Kit
A compilation of all the emergency medical gear you might need in a critical situation on the range, this kit is also equipped to help alleviate minor injuries. Keeping first-aid materials with you when shooting is smart and with this kit, it’s easy, too. $239.99; risearmament.com

13 | Ballistol Wipes  
Available in a five-box set that includes 10 wipes per box, Ballistol Wipes are an environmentally friendly, multi-purpose cleaner. When used on firearms, they clean and dissolve copper fouling as well as brass and zinc residue. Since it molecularly bonds to metals, it also keeps your guns completely protected in addition to looking sharp. $25; ballistol.com

14 | LockedIn Grip Liquid Shooting Sports Chalk
Athletes from gymnasts to weightlifters and beyond use chalk to improve their grip, so why shouldn’t shooters take advantage of this proven remedy? Easy to mount on your gear thanks to the included carabiner, this chalk keeps your hands free of moisture during shooting while providing a superior grip on your firearm. $12; lockedingrip.com

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