Black Friday 2023: Our Top Picks for Gun Lovers

Black Friday 2023 is here! It’s that time of the year when you can grab some of the most lucrative deals on firearms and related gear.

Looking for that new something to buy a loved one? Or need to replace some gear? Love your CAT M4 Tool and want to pick one up for a buddy?

Shopping on Black Friday can be a great way to get it at a discount.

Just one problem: finding the best deals for gun lovers on Amazon Black Friday isn’t always easy. You have to navigate through a myriad of blenders and barbies on sale to get to the good stuff.

Fear not, your friends at CAT Outdoors have done the legwork for you. We’ve scoured the dregs of Amazon to put together a complete list of the products to look out for when shopping on Black Friday.

Our list comprises of the most sought after Amazon items, or unique/new finds that any gun enthusiast will want to consider. This guide will put you one step ahead in your quest for the best deals.

But first, ANNOUNCEMENT — CAT Outdoors is running a Black Friday Deal on the CAT M4 Tool!

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BUT WAIT, there’s more. If you’re looking for some other cool gear to pickup, here is a list of what deals to watch out for on Black Friday 2023.

Feel free to skip ahead using our Table of Contents

Training Equipment

Here’s some of the training gear and equipment you’ll want to watch out for. This is the stuff you’ll want for the range.

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This is a great tool for practicing shooting and response times. It will help you become a better shooter overall.

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Useful for gun handling, reloading and malfunction drills, as well as for analyzing shooting procedures.

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Fun for target practice. The shots will burst a bright fluorescent yellow upon impact, making it easier to know where your shot hit.

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Another fun item for target practice. These bottles are shatterproof, which will give you hours of fun blasting away at them.

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The classic AR500 steel target for shooting practice. There’s several size options available, so you can pick up a few for the range. These are great so long as you’re not using armor piercing rounds.

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An automatic clay pigeon skeet thrower. Can hold up to 50 clays. All you have to do is press the button with your foot, so you don’t need a partner when you’re out shooting.

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Another great shooting target. If you’re tired of shooting at faceless silhouettes, try practicing on zombies before the impending apocalypse!

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A metal shooting target shaped like a squireel that resets after each shot.

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A superb shooting mat. It provides excellent padding for your elbows and knees. PLUS, it folds and rolls up for easy storage.

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A great gun rest bag for the range and target practice. It’s water proof and made with 500D Cordura nylon.

Tactical Gear and Pouches

Some of the coolest tactical gear to watch out for on Black Friday 2023. There’s some really cool stuff that’s come out in the last few years.

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A rugged hydration pack that’s incredibly durable and offers ambidextrous hydration ports on both sides.

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Amazon’s overall pick for dump pouch. Easily collect your spent magazines at the range. It has a large storage capacity, plus it folds up when its not in use.

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Reliable and effective ear muffs that’ll protect your hearing while you’re pew-pewing. They come with a nice US flag patch, plus you can listen to music while you wear them.

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A neat wall mount for storing tactical gear if you don’t want to keep it in a range bag.

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This Smith & Wesson tactical pen has multiple features, but mainly serves as a pen and a tool for stabbing bad guys.

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A really cool organizer for tactical gear that attaches to the back of your driver’s seat. You can store a plethora of pouches to it. Gun enthusiasts will love this.

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Yeah, fanny packs were so 1980’s, but this one is great for carrying EDC supplies. It’s made with 500D nylon and a YKK zipper, so it’s pretty durable.

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If you use any sort of suppressor, this is a great cover. It’s heat resistant up to 1800 Degrees F.

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The go-to bipod gun rest for hunting and shooting. Magpul makes excellent products.

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A great range bag for handguns. Easily organize your handguns, ear protection and other gear.

Survival Gear

A collection of things for when the fit hits the shan.

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This guy revolutionizes the game when it comes to hiking and outdoors survival. It allows you to safely drink from water from just about any source. You can drink about 1,000 gallons of water through this before it needs to be replaced.

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A 12 in 1 survival kit. There are some bigger kits out there on the market, but this one gives you the essentials.

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We love these because unlike the cheap ones you buy at Home Depot, they will continue to stay warm. Plus, they’re rechargeable. If you do much hunting or outdoor travels, these will be quite handy.

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This Energizer headlamp will be really handy for out in the woods hunting down a deer in the dark. It’ll allow you to keep your hands free while you track the blood.

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This thing’s awesome. You can have your very own solar panel at home, which will come in hand if the power grid ever gets taken out, or a storm knocks down your power lines. It’s weather proof and extremely portable.

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A multi-purpose survival shovel. It comes in a handy carrying case, can fell trees, hammer nails, start fires, saw wood, and break windows. Oh yeah, it can move dirt too because it’s a shovel.

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A spork and knife set made from high density polymer. It’s pretty sturdy and will come in hand when you’re in the field trying to eat a can of beans or that deer you just killed.

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A trusty and reliable pair of medical scissors is never a bad idea to have on hand. These are trusted by EMT’s around the world, so you know they’ll hold up when the time comes to use them.

Gunsmithing Tools

Whether you’re an amateur gunsmith, or just looking to make some adjustments on your rifle, here are some of the top gunsmithing tools to keep an eye on for Black Friday 2023.

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A comprehensive hex and torque set for all of the adjustments you’ll need to make. Wheeler is a pretty trusted brand when it comes to gunsmith tools.

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A great tool for handloading bullett cartridges. Not exactly a gunsmith tool, but still great for the DIYer.

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A simple set of files gunsmiths commonly use.

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The best value gun vise on the market. This is great not just for gunsmithing, but for cleaning your rifle.

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A superb torque driver kit and ratcheting t-way wrench. Great for tightening scope rings, mounts, sights, plates, etc.

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A steel table designed for reloading your own ammo. When I checked this one there was a Black Friday deal, but you had to click “Other Sellers on Amazon” to find the discounted price. For whatever reason the Black Friday offering wasn’t in the Buy Box on the main product page.

AR-15 Tools

Since we’re on the topic of tools, keep an eye out for deals on these AR-15 tools on Black Friday 2023.

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A nice add-on that transforms a standard sling attachment into a four slot pic rail with a sling stud on the rearside.

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A helpful tool for cleaning parts of the AR-15.

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A punch set to help disassemble your rifle and make adjustments without marring the finish.

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An easy-to-use tool for installing the pivot pin.

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A useful tool for zeroing and sighting a scope.

Cool Finds

These are some of the cool things we think you should check out that don’t exactly fall under any of the traditional categories.

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If you’ve ever considered getting into reloading and doing your own ammo, this handbook is the guide for you. It’ll teach you exactly what you need to do to reload successfully.

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A handy wall mount for your rifle. It can hold up to 300lbs of tension.

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A cool tag that goes on your watch to open your Hornady RAPiD Safe in the blink of an eye.

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You never know when some tactical paracord will come in hand, like tying your muffler to your truck so you can make it home.

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If you haven’t used a super sonic cleaner yet, these things are awesome for cleaning grime and crud off your gun parts. This is especially helpful if you reload your own ammo.

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This is a pretty cool tool. It gauges the pressure when pulling the trigger so you can make precise adjustments.

Clothing

We’re taking it you don’t live in a nudist colony. Here’s some of the pro-2A clothes to check for Black Friday 2023 deals.

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Grunt Style is the shirt of choice nowadays for many gun-toting Americans. Founded by a former Army drill sergeant, this is one of the more popular designs put forth by the brand.

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The hangers you didn’t know you needed! These things are super tough and durable, ideal for organzing bulky/heavy duty clothing and gear.

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The go-to tactical shorts for law enforcement and tactical operators. They’re comfortable and breathable. They’re great for conceal carry too.

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The best tactical gloves on the market. They have good water resistance, touchscreen functionality, and should last you a good long time.

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An all around reliable t-shirt for sweaty dudes.

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These are a great pair of tactical pants for hiking and tactical butt-kicking.

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One of the best ballistic sunglasses on the market. They give you professional grade eye protection for whatever you’re doing.

Gun Slings

Ideally, you need a gun sling for every rifle in your arsenal. The ease of use and durability of your sling can not only affect the operator’s comfort level, but performance as well.

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The VTAC is our go-to. It was developed by an ex-Special Forces veteran named Kyle Lamb, and is designed to quickly and easily adjust in the field. It’s well worth the price.

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The Vickers sling is another popular option. This will be familiar to a lot of combat veterans as it is standard issue in the military.

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A great low-cost sling specifically for holding shotgun shells. It can hold up to 15. That’s a lot of ducks.

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This is a really cool sling that’s relatively new to the market. It’s made from cowhide leather and mounts to the butt stock. Maybe not the most practical for tactical situations, but it can hold some extra shotgun shells.

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For the DIY’er looking to make his own version of the VTAC sling. This is the same cam buckle used on the sling and is great for making quick sling adjustments.

Cleaning Supplies

Black Friday 2023 is a great time to stock up on some cleaning essentials. Here’s the products to check for discounts.

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These little needle tip bottles are great for applying gun oil to hard to reach places. This comes as a 10-pack.

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This is an inexpensive kit that gives you the basic tools for general gun cleaning. While it’s not the best on the market, it gets the job done for a fraction of the price.

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The basic supplies like gun patches and q-tips.

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Similar to Dewey Rods, these are great for cleaning deep inside the barrel.

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Some of the best gun oil on the market. Would recommend for cleaning any of your guns.

Gun Safes

Gun safes can come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you simply want your handgun locked up and protected from the wrong hands, or you’ve got an arsenal you need put away for safe keeping, here are a few options to look for deal on with Black Friday 2023.

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Hornady makes some great products and this wall mounted safe is one of them. It can hold a shotgun or rifle, and uses RFID technology to give you touch-free instant entry.

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A great biometric gun safe for handguns and pistols.

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The big ole gun safe you need for all of your rifles, ammo, and gear.

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A mountable biometric safe for handguns. This gives you a quicker draw than the other safes that lay flat.

Optics

Some of the popular optics and accessories to check for Black Friday 2023 deals.

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A helpful tool for leveling and adjusting your scope.

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One of the better hunting scopes on the market. Designed to be fog-proof.

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This scope has won a number of military contracts, including the Squad Designated Marksman Riflescope. One of the best LVPO scopes on the market.

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If you’re looking to add a red dot to your setup, this is a good one to check out.

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The most trusted and reliable flip-up sites on the market. This bundle helps to save some money rather than buying them separately.

Holsters and Belts

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This one’s for the ladies. A great concealed carry belt that fits around the waist.

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An ankle holster designed to be more secure. Can be used on left or right side.

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Some of the hottest holsters on the market right now. They offer a variety of IWB and OWB. Be sure to check for your comparable handgun model.

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There’s just something about drop leg holders that looks badass. Or hot in the case of Lara Croft.

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A great battle belt with an anti-slip pad and laser cut riggers belt. This would be a great starter battle belt if you’ve never owned one before.

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The classic TDU belt by 5.11 is trusted by police officers and military personnel alike. Strong and reliable.

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A leg holster designed with MOLLE webbing, so you can carry a large knife or other MOLLE attachments on your thigh.

Knives

Here are some of the best knives on Amazon to look out for a Black Friday 2023 deal.

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A tried and true classic folding knife. Everyone needs one of these.

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A heavier duty folding knife. Ideal for everyday carry.

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Put this one under unique finds. Has more of that tiger claw look to it. Can easily be concealed on a belt or holster.

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If you’re looking for something that’s more of a multitool, this is a great option. Has five different functions and comes with a 9 bit set.

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KA-BAR makes some really good knives, this one is no exception.

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This is by far the most popular bayonet on our Top 9 List. It’s cost effective and gets the job done.

CBRN

When it comes to preparing your family for safety, protection from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination should not be overlooked. Having the right gear can make the difference between life and death.

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Mira Safety is one of the most trusted brands in CBRN. Their products are top notch, and the CM6M mask is no different. It comes with a water drinking canteen as well.

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In order for your mask to work properly, you’ll need the right filters to go with them. These NBC-77 filters are the best. We recommend you stock up on these so you never run out.

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A great leg holster for carrying your mask when not in use.

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To go with your mask and filters, you’ll need a protective suit to cover your skin. This is a disposable coverall for added protection.

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A CBRN mask for kids. Make sure it fits your child appropriately, and test every couple of months.

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Thyroid blocking in a radiation emergency only.

Brands to Keep an Eye On

Keep an eye on these brands for Black Friday 2023. They have a lot of products available on Amazon, and they’ll have some great deals going.

CAT Outdoors – Cleaning tools for AR-15’s and tactical gear

Grunt Style – Patriotic t-shirts and merch

OTIS Defense – Cleaning tools

Magpul – Firearm accessories

Real Avid – Cleaning and gunsmithing tools

5.11 Tactical – Tactical gear

Mira Safety – CBRN protection and safety

YETI – Coolers and coffee mugs

OneTigris – Tactical gear

EXCELLENT ELITE SPANKER – Tactical gear

KA-BAR – Knives

HOPPES – Cleaning supplies

Fix It Sticks – Gunsmithing tools

We the People Holsters – Gun holsters

Hornady – Gun accessories, tools, safes, reloading, etc

Final Thoughts

There’s tons of great deals to be had on Amazon’s Black Friday 2023. While deals might not last for long, and we don’t always know what the deals will be ahead of time, these are some of the best products for gun lovers on the market, and we’d encourage you to check them out on Black Friday.

You may save a few bucks, or find a new product you really like.

Stay Frosty. Stay Safe.

Let us know in the comments what deals you found on Black Friday 2023!

Looking for more? Check out our guide on the Best AR-15’s on the market. 

Justin Trump

Justin Trump is the managing editor and owner of CAT Outdoors. The son of a Vietnam veteran, he’s an avid gun enthusiast and 2A advocate. He holds two firearm patents for the CAT M4 and Talon tools. When not managing CAT Outdoors, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, rooting for Michigan sports teams, and serving his church.