Best Toy Guns of 2023

If your family frequently hosts your kids’ friends, you’re probably always on the lookout for entertaining games. This toy gun comes in a pack of four to make sure your child’s friends can play too.

The toy guns recoil when shot and vibrate when hit, so kids can even play in the daytime. The signal reaches up to 130 feet, which makes outside play even more fun. Plus, no need to worry about cleaning up or losing darts.

This Nerf gun will have your kids playing for hours. The chamber holds six Nerf darts, which automatically fire one after another. When the darts are gone, the child flips open the chamber and re-loads — no buttons or latches to struggle with during battle.

For more blasting power, extra darts and other accessories are sold separately. Nerf has you covered there.

This toy gun is the classic water gun, like the ones we all played with as kids. They come in a pack of two, which is great for parents with two kids or for friends to play together.

To set it up, just fill the tank with water and close the lid. The kids push and pull the pressure pump on the front to shoot the water. These toy guns are great for the beach, the lake, or just a hot day in the backyard.

If someone in your family likes to hunt, your children will probably want to be a part of it in some way. This gun will get them in the mood for duck hunting. They can practice in the backyard and train for the actual hunt someday.

This gun has a great camo design that’s perfect for a real-role playing experience. This will help your child associate the toy gun with hunting.

If your child plays video games, they might be into the extremely popular game Halo. If so, they will immediately recognize this gun.

Made by the company BoomCo., the toy gun perfectly matches the team guns in the video game. It comes with five darts, and the gun can fire multiple darts at a time.

The darts can fly up to 60 feet, so if the kids play indoors, nothing in the house is out of range!

If you have more than one child, you know that the younger one can sometimes feel left out. Toy guns are getting more sophisticated, and little ones can’t always keep up with their bigger siblings.

This gun is easy to use and can help your toddler join the fun. Shaped like a gun in a multifarious colorful way, it comes with 36 foam darts but holds one dart at a time. By learning to load the chamber themselves, little ones can develop hand-eye coordination with smaller objects.

These long toy guns can hold and shoot in rapid succession. Your child can carry the gun or aim it from the ground like a bazooka. Two toy guns are included in this pack.

To load the gun, you stick the foam balls into the open part of the tube. Your kids can control how far the balls go by pumping the handle quickly or slowly. Because the balls are so soft, the guns could also be used for indoor play on a rainy day that can be enjoyed by toddlers as young as five.

If you have shared the joy of Star Wars with your children, they might want an out-of-this-world gun to play with. This space blaster gun will make your kid feel like they are waging an intergalactic battle.

After loading it with batteries, the kids pull the trigger to unleash a variety of lights and sounds. You will receive six guns per pack, so your children have plenty to share with friends.

Rubber band guns were all the rage back in the day, and now they’re making a comeback. For parents wary of plastic, this wooden gun is made of eco-friendly material.

It can fire up to four bands back-to-back and comes with around 50 in the set. This allows for tons of fun before your child has to go out and find the rubber bands again. Because it’s a handgun style, it’s really easy to use. Simply load the bands and pull the trigger to shoot them into the air.

These guns come in a pack of two pencil designs with shades of blue and pink — to make it easy to distinguish teams. The water range can reach up to a 40-foot  range.

To fill them, all you have to do is completely immerse them in water. Then pull the arm of the pencil-shaped water gun back to fire. Perfect for lighthearted pool play the whole family can enjoy.

If you’re already thinking about Halloween, you may want to plan your child’s next Halloween costume around these toy guns. Dress them up like a pirate with the included pirate hat, eye patch, pirate hook, and plastic toy gun. Both genders can enjoy the design, so siblings can also wear it, or it can be handed down to playmates.

The guns do not actually shoot anything. This one is a great option for kids who want a gun to play the part but don’t have time to clean up bullets while doing the serious business of trick-or-treating.

Nerf is most kids’ favorite gun brand. This monster blaster gun comes with six rotating drums, Elite darts, and an instruction guide to help your children practice their aim.

Loading is easy. Stick the darts in the holes on the front of the gun, and they’re ready to go. The darts will fire up to 90 feet, so your kids add to the challenge by stepping further back.

Every baby I know loves bubbles. However, when they are young, it can be tough for them to get the whole “blowing” thing down. My kid struggled for so long.

With this electric bubble gun, they can easily make their own. You don’t have to worry about filling a tub. Simply dip the wands in a tray with bubble solution. All your little one has to do after that is hold the trigger and enjoy.

If your children love to play dress up, this toy gun and police gear set is an excellent option. The set comes with a toy handgun, handcuffs, a policeman’s hat, a badge, and other fun pieces of toy police equipment.

When your kids’ friends come over, they can create an entire world around this set. When they’re done, the set includes a bag that will store all of the gear until the next time.

These tiny toy guns come in a pack of six, so they make a great party favor. It can also make for free entertainment if you break tradition and give it to the kids before they leave.

They’re nine inches long and use a tube of water to keep them going for a while. These are designed to be used by kids ages three and up, meaning even your toddler can get in on the action.

If your child is really into Westerns, this replica of the gun from “Tombstone” is the toy for them. It looks so real that the manufacturer placed a bright orange tip on the end to inform bystanders it’s fake.

The chamber holds 12 shot ring caps, and replacements can be found at most toy retail stores. After loading, your kids just aim and pull the trigger.

If you’re lucky enough to live in a neighborhood full of kids, summer battle nights might be a thing. If your child likes to participate in games like these, this toy machine gun can bring something unique.

The gun can be set up on the ground or carried in their arms. It doesn’t shoot anything, but it does light up and makes sounds when they pull the trigger. The gun even has a real scope to help your child aim better.