11 of the Best Shooting and Gun Apps You Need to Try

A huge 30 percent of the American population owns a gun, according to a recent survey. While gun ownership has been a controversial topic in recent years, it’s undeniable that many of us can’t consider the possibility of not owning guns. They are sporting equipment, home defense tools, and collectibles, all in one.

When you blend guns with technology, things get even better. If you own a smartphone, you need to download gun apps that can improve your experience. There are all kinds of apps out there including ballistics apps, virtual shooting logbooks, and rangefinders.

If you love your collection, augmenting it with tech can help you get even more use from your guns. Yet which gun apps are worth your time? There are 3 million apps available on Android alone, and even a little experience with your phone will tell you that these aren’t all worth using.

Well, don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’re going to show you the best gun apps that you need on your phone today. 

Ready to get more out of your phone and your guns? Then read on!

1. CCW – Concealed Carry 50 State

Knowing your rights as a gun owner is crucial. This gun app, available on both iOS and Android, is here to help you out. 

You might know your rights in your state, but what if you want to travel with a concealed weapon? Every state has its own gun laws. Out of all the gun apps we’re going to talk about, this is one that could save your hide.

It has information about CCW laws across the entire United States and is very easy to use. You can read FAQs for each state, learn reciprocity laws, and a lot more, all in one easy-to-use app. It’s not free but only costs $1.99, and this is an investment well worth making.

2. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly

This is one of the most fun gun apps out there. It’s not much more than a little video game, but it can actually teach you a little about gun disassembly. You can get this app for free on both Android and iOS, and it’s well worth tooling around with.

For the novices, the app guides you through different levels of disassembly, including a field strip and full disassembly. There are 211 models and tens of thousands of parts available to play with. The range of guns includes Glocks, P90s, up to a German FlaK 88 AA gun.

It’s edutainment at its most fun. You can compete with other players for the fastest disassembly times too, adding to the fun. If you want an app that can educate you and that you can have fun with, download World of Guns!

3. Ammoseek

Finding ammo at a reasonable price can be a challenge. Ammoseek helps you find the best prices for all different kinds of calibers, online and in your local area. This app is free on iOS, but if you want to download it on Android, you’re going to find it a bit more of a challenge.

Google removed the app from Google Play for quite silly reasons, but you can still download it. To download the app, you will need to download Ammoseek as an .apk package and install it yourself. This is quite an easy process, though, and there are countless guides online that you can follow.

If you go through a lot of ammo and want to find an app that can cut your costs, Ammoseek is what you need.

4. Shooter

It’s not got the most inspired name, but Shooter is one of the most essential gun apps around. It costs a hefty $9.99 on Android and iOS but is well worth buying.

This app can improve your shooting in competitions. You put in firearm and ammo data, and it then helps you work out ballistics. It gives you information like wind direction and speed and even takes the Coriolis Effect into account.

Whether you’re shooting at short, medium or long-range, Shooter is your number one must-have app to improve your accuracy. It’s the best shooter ballistic calculator around.

If you’re looking for a free app that can give you some of Shooter’s functionality, you’ll want to download the Strelok Ballistic Calculator. 

5. RangeLoc

There are gun apps for everything and this is the best one if you’re looking for the best rangefinder app. You need to sign up for Rangeloc, but it’s free, and when you’re active, you’ll be able to look up gun ranges near you and find out information about you.

This is perfect for finding somewhere to shoot if you’re visiting or if you’re in a new city. As many gun ranges double as gun shops, these also serve as a great place to buy new guns and new gear. 

Do you need to buy a new AR 15 handguard? This app can help you find one, no matter where you are.

6. Make Ready – the Shot Timer With a Voice

If you’re trying to improve your performance at a range but don’t have a range officer to help you out, this app is for you. If you want to drill, download this app on iOS for $9.99.

You can choose from a range of different commands and can also set it to immediate or delayed start. It’s designed with ease of use in mind and is easy to use whether in your pocket or a case.

You can use it under ear protection too, with the app turning its volume down for you when it’s used. The best part is that you can set a par time for your drill, which you can then try and beat.

7. Guntrack

Do you need a virtual logbook for keeping track of details about your guns? Then you need to get Guntrack, available on Android and iOS. You can store almost anything about guns in this app, and it will securely store the data with 256-bit encryption.

You can write down details about your guns, your accessories, your shooting performance, your ammo, and more. No matter what you want to record about your guns, this app can store the information.

Thanks to the app’s encryption capabilities, the app will save all of this data securely. Easy to use, free for the basic version, and $4.99 for the paid version, this is an app that you need to have.

8. Nikon Spot On

If you use Nikon optics on your gun, then this app is the perfect companion. It helps you calibrate your sights at almost any range.

It takes the reticles on the sight in front of you and shows you where each notch calibrates to. The app is available on both iOS and Android.

To use it, you open it, say what scope you’re using, what range you’re at, and what your rifle’s zero distance is set to. It’s that easy. While it’s only good if you have a Nikon scope, it can help improve your shooting a lot.

9. G4EMA

The GameFor Everything Mapping Application is an essential tool for hunters. It helps you track data about your hunt across a map, ideal for later reference.

You log where you started, where you got kills, and where you ended. You can save this data and upload it elsewhere. If you and your friends want to know where the best spots to find animals are, you can cross-reference your data.

This app isn’t free but is well worth grabbing on both Android and iOS.

10. Deer Scoring & Field Aging Guide

If you hunt, this app is perfect for helping you figure out the deer antler score. It includes a score calculator for figuring out how well a hunt went.

You can also use the app to estimate how old a deer is when you see it out in the wild. The app also has a huge collection of tips for you to go through while you’re out on a hunt.

11. Posted! – List Pro & Anti Gun Carry Locations

Keeping up with businesses that do and don’t allow guns on their premises can be difficult. More and more businesses are going gun-free, and the last thing you want to do is go home if you bring a gun.

This crowdsourced app costs just 99 cents and collects information about stores and other businesses that don’t allow guns on their premises. It also lists businesses that are happy to support your second amendment rights, if you’d prefer to shop elsewhere.

Why You Need Gun Apps

If you are a gun owner and aren’t using these gun apps (or at least some of them), you’re missing out. They can help improve your performance, they can help you have fun, and they can make your life more convenient.

A lot of them are free too. Not bad, right?

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