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Father’s Day for gun dads is not about neckties and polite applause. It is about tools that stop disappearing, range gear that actually works, storage that protects the good stuff, and maybe one new Smith & Wesson revolver just to keep things interesting.
Table of contents
- Father’s Day Gifts For Gun Dads Who Earned Better Gear
- Wheeler 100 Piece Screwdriver Set: Save Dad From Lost Bits
- Buck 379 Solo Pocket Knife: Old-School Utility That Still Works
- 40mm MilSurp Ammo Cans: Cheap, Tough, And Dad-Proof
- Rattlesnake Tactical Medium Range Bag: A Shooter’s Bag, Not Office Luggage
- Steelhead Heavy Duty Pistol Box: Small Name, Big Steel Energy
- Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 2.0: The Father’s Day Wild Card
- Father’s Day Gun Gift Specs And Prices At A Glance
- Pros And Cons: The Fast Read Before You Buy Dad’s Gift
- The Bottom Line: Give Gun Dad Something He’ll Actually Use
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Father’s Day Gifts For Gun Dads Who Earned Better Gear
Unlike Christmas and Thanksgiving, the pomp and circumstance of Father’s Day is limited to the select few who step up to the chaos of fatherhood. For us gun guys, it means everything from missed sleep to lost tools. Here are six Father’s Day gifts for the gun-toting dad who has tools to lose, ammo to stash, and maybe room for one more carry gun.
Wheeler 100 Piece Screwdriver Set: Save Dad From Lost Bits
A common denominator among dads is our predilection for collecting tools and losing them when we need them. A quality screwdriver set is indispensable for the repair and maintenance of guns, optics, and even reloading equipment, but those bits are easy to lose. Start anew with a Wheeler 100 Piece Screwdriver Set.
This set features two phosphate-coated drivers that are nearly impervious to wear. The drivers have over-molded rubber gripping surfaces for effortless torquing and a magnetic head for best retention of the driver bits. The remainder of the set includes SAE and metric nut drivers, Torx, SAE, and metric hex bits, as well as traditional hollow ground flat and Phillips heads for work on all manner of arms from antiques to the latest products. The set comes in a padded, latchable hard case for easy and secure storage.
Buck 379 Solo Pocket Knife: Old-School Utility That Still Works
Whether on the range, making repairs at home, or preparing a quick meal, nothing compares to a good knife, especially one that disappears into a pocket until the exact second Dad needs it. There are plenty of clip-based knives on the market, but there is something to be said for the traditional fold-and-forget type that lives in the bottom of the pocket. While better known for their hunting knives, Buck Knives produces a few good folding knives, including the diminutive 379 Solo.
The 379 Solo is Buck’s smallest knife, but it is also the easiest to have on you, whether it is in hip waders or gym sweats. The Solo has a modified clip point blade that measures 2 1/4 inches, making it legal for carry in most places while still being usable for anything from skinning small game to dressing a steak. The blade is made of tough 420J2 stainless steel alloy that both holds an edge well and is readily sharpened with a few good strokes. The knife is finished with either burlwood or plain wood-grain scales with traditional nickel bolsters. The attractive yet utilitarian Buck 379 Solo is not the fastest EDC knife, but it is a consistent tool that looks good in the grime.
40mm MilSurp Ammo Cans: Cheap, Tough, And Dad-Proof
Neat storage never goes out of style, and military surplus ammunition cans are the ultimate buy, as well as being the most cost-effective. Unlike expensive plastic totes that fray and crack over time, these all-steel cans last an eternity, and their heavy-duty rubber latch gaskets ward off all manner of moisture and pests.
Smaller .30 caliber cans make for great mobile ammo and accessory storage for range work and confined spaces, but the larger 40mm cans make for organizing anything from ammunition to small reloading presses. Although larger in size compared to .30 caliber and .50 caliber cans, the 40mm cans are equipped with the same robust lever-actuated latch and rubber-insulated door that keeps equipment protected for decades with little additional care.
Rattlesnake Tactical Medium Range Bag: A Shooter’s Bag, Not Office Luggage
Range bags that you can buy from big box stores tend to function like they were made by office workers rather than shooters. The end result is large pockets with ill-placed zippers where small parts get lost and re-found, and a soft shell that makes for a poor rest.
The Rattlesnake Tactical range bag is a modular MOLLE webbing pack available in either a tan, black, green, black python, or desert python color scheme. The bag features both a sling and carry handles for ease of transport. The heart of the bag is a padded interior cavity that measures 13″ H x 7″ W x 9″ H. It features several mesh pockets for segregating magazines and small parts from handguns and ammunition, as well as a section of Velcro and webbing for retaining a holstered handgun in a fixed position. To complement the interior, the RTAC range bag has three zippered pockets, perfectly sized for pens, medical kits, and range flags.
Steelhead Heavy Duty Pistol Box: Small Name, Big Steel Energy
Guns are like potato chips. It is hard to only have one. But unlike potato chips, guns take up space more quickly, and they need to be secured from unauthorized access. Whether there needs to be more space saved in the gun safe or a more mobile security approach is desired, nothing beats a good lockbox.
Steelhead Outdoors of Shankopee, Minnesota, makes security options ranging from vault doors to safes. But their standout products are their titanic pistol boxes. Their Small Pistol Box is as robust as a lockbox can be while being generously labeled as small. The box is made of 12-gauge TIG welded steel with massive 1/4 inch hardened hinges and a drill-resistant lock-pick defying key lock assembly. It weighs nine pounds and can be bolted down like a safe or used with the optional 6,000 lb. rated security cable. The padded interior is 10″ L x 6.5″ W x 3″ H and is more than enough for a full-sized handgun, a light source, and a few extra magazines. This overbuilt lockbox puts store-bought options to shame and gives the user a durable and flexible storage option.
Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 2.0: The Father’s Day Wild Card
This list has covered options ranging from screwdriver sets for repairs to safe storage options, but it is all in service toward the gun, the one dad has now or the one he might have in the future. Next, consider the S&W M&P 2.0 Bodyguard Revolver.
The original Smith & Wesson 2.0 Bodyguard is a microcompact .380 ACP chambered pistol that boasts a single-stack figure for ease of carry but with a confidence-giving 10-12 round capacity. The latest iteration of the Bodyguard line is the M&P Bodyguard 2.0 revolver.
The Bodyguard 2.0 revolver is built on Smith & Wesson’s famous J-frame, but uses weight-saving polymer instead of steel or aluminum for the fire controls. The pressure-bearing parts like the barrel and cylinder are still stainless steel, while the cylinder frame itself is aluminum. Thanks to its construction, the Bodyguard 2.0 weighs just 14 ounces. It is a snag-free double-action design with a 2-inch barrel and holds five rounds of the more powerful .38 Special +P cartridge. To top off the package, the Bodyguard has an ambidextrous cylinder release latch located at the top of the frame, rather than on the left side. These features, combined with a light-catching orange dot front sight, make the Bodyguard 2.0 the very best of a legendary line of carry guns.
Father’s Day Gun Gift Specs And Prices At A Glance
| Gift | Key Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler 100 Piece Screwdriver Set | All-steel construction, heavy-duty rubber latch gaskets, robust lever-actuated latch, rubber-insulated door | $99.99 |
| Buck 379 Solo Pocket Knife | Modified clip point blade, 2 1/4 inches, 420J2 stainless steel alloy, burlwood or plain wood grain scales, nickel bolsters | $20.99 |
| 40mm MilSurp Ammunition Cans | All-steel construction, heavy-duty rubber latch gaskets, robust lever-actuated latch, rubber insulated door | $20.69 |
| Rattlesnake Tactical Medium Range Bag | Modular MOLLE webbing pack, tan, black, green, black python, or desert python color scheme, sling and carry handles, padded interior cavity measuring 13″ H x 7″ W x 9″ H, mesh pockets, velcro, webbing, three zippered pockets | $29.99 |
| Steelhead Heavy Duty Pistol Box | 12-gauge TIG welded steel, 1/4 inch hardened hinges, drill resistant lock-pick defying key lock assembly, nine pounds, optional 6,000 lb. rated security cable, padded interior measuring 10″ L x 6.5″ W x 3″ H | $170.00 |
| Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 2.0 | J-frame, polymer fire controls, stainless steel barrel and cylinder, aluminum cylinder frame, 14 ounces, double action, 2 inch barrel, five rounds, .38 Special +P, ambidextrous cylinder release latch, orange dot front sight | $449.00 |
Pros And Cons: The Fast Read Before You Buy Dad’s Gift
- Pros: Practical picks across several budgets, from a $20.69 ammo can to a $449.00 Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 2.0. The list covers maintenance, pocket utility, ammo storage, range organization, secure pistol storage, and a real carry gun upgrade.
- Cons: Some items are more practical than flashy, surplus ammo can condition can vary, and the Bodyguard 2.0 may turn Father’s Day into a much more expensive tradition.
The Bottom Line: Give Gun Dad Something He’ll Actually Use
The best Father’s Day gifts for gun dads are not novelty mugs or another shirt that says something about barbecue. They are the things that make range days easier, home storage cleaner, gun maintenance less aggravating, and everyday carry a little more interesting. Whether Dad needs a fresh screwdriver set because half his bits have entered the void, a classic pocket knife, a real range bag, steel storage, or a new Smith & Wesson revolver, this list keeps the gifts useful, durable, and firmly in gun-guy territory.
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