TFB's 1st Day Of Christmas: BUIS

Yes, the real 12 days of Christmas will actually start on December 25th and run until January 6th, but in an effort to include everyone this holiday season, I’m switching things up. So whether you celebrate Santa’s arrival, Hanukkah or Martian Sol 33.10.541 (look it up) I promise there will be something for every shooter who likes to both give and receive gifts.

We will lay out a dozen days of guns and gear, some of which you might not normally buy for yourself. Then it will be up to you to flip the link to the TFB posts to your friends, family and loved-ones in the hopes of snagging a cool gift to rather than hats, shirts, ties or other gaudy holiday clothing that will forever live a drawer, unworn.

I consider Back Up Iron Sights, or BUIS for short, essential gear on almost any rifle. Not necessarily because I fear taking shrapnel to my primary optic and having to transition to irons to engage the approaching zombie horde. More so, having BUIS installed and zeroed allows shooters to maintain proficiency and practice fundamentals whenever time permits. So whether or not you are running a red dot on a carbine or a 8-24x scope on a full-length rifle, a good set of iron sights should also be along for the ride. (They also work great on their own).

There are many quality BUIS options on the market these days, but here are a few on my list if I were building another rifle. Have a favorite? List it in the comments section below. Manufacturers and retailers listed here are not paid advertisements – just my personal choices to hopefully help you find gifts easier.