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Sorry, But the Best Christmas-Movie Gun of All Time Isn’t a “Gun” At All

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He looks like a deranged Easter bunny. A pink nightmare. (Image courtesy tacticool.com)

Next to me in the blackness lay my oiled blue steel beauty. The greatest Christmas gift I had ever received, or would ever receive …

I have colleagues who believe that the Lethal Weapon Beretta is the best Christmas movie gun of all time. I have others who insist it is the Die Hard Heckler & Koch. Yet another swears it is the Home Alone Tommy gun.

They are all incorrect.

How could someone be wrong about a matter of opinion? I’ll tell you how: Because the best Christmas movie gun of all time isn’t a firearm at all. It’s a BB gun. It is, in fact, the official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time!

Yes, it’s the A Christmas Story BB gun, the ultimate Christmas gift, for which little Ralphie yearned, hinted, begged, and composed. But did you know that, at the time of the movie’s production, there was no such Red Ryder BB gun in the real world? It’s true: Of course, Daisy had multiple models of BB guns at the time, and some of them did have compasses, and some of them had sundials, but none of them had all of those things together as per Ralphie’s breathless description.

The movie’s producers approached Daisy to create a prop for the movie that would adhere to Ralphie’s dream BB gun. Daisy cheerfully obliged. And then the movie actually came out, and all of a sudden, everyone wanted a Daisy Red Ryder carbine-action two-hundred-shot range-model air rifle with a compass in the stock and a thing that told time!

Naturally, Daisy started producing them for sale. At first, the company no doubt figured that they’d sell a few hundred of them the next Christmas and be back to “business as usual” by Valentine’s Day. NOPE! These remain among the top-selling BB guns made by Daisy a full 41 years after A Christmas Story was released into theaters.

So art imitated life, and life, in turn, imitated art. Name me one other Christmas movie gun that shaped not only our memories, but the way in which a whole company did business for the next several decades. You can’t, and that’s because the Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time! is the best Christmas movie gun of all time. Even if it isn’t, technically, a gun.

Thing is, there are currently hundreds of thousands of these in circulation in America. So what would make the best Christmas movie gun out of all of those Red Ryders? How about if we had a custom Cerakoting done by the world-renowned XDMAN to commemorate the best Christmas movie of all time? Oh yeah. Suck it, Scut Farkus!

Don your ugliest Christmas sweater, fire up the DVR, and remember that you won’t shoot your eye out.

Forget visions of sugar plums: The best Christmas movies all star guns. Whether it’s John McClane’s HK, Riggs’ Beretta, or just the Daisy you dreamed of while dodging Scut Farkus … whether you’re Home Alone this year or heading out to the coast, getting together, and having a few laughs … our Happy Holidays $18.5K Guns & Gear Giveaway is the Christmas blockbuster of the season. It stars iconic guns from our favorite movies custom-painted by the world-class artist and gunsmith XDMAN with the best quotes and scenes from the best holiday movies of all time. We even have a custom Christmas dueling tree! This is our biggest and most comprehensive gun and gear giveaway yet, and we promise, you are NOT too old for this sh*t.

Entering this giveaway is free, and much easier than arranging a booby trap for The Wet Bandits. Starting now and running through midnight Central time on December 31, all you need to do is click here, give us your contact details, and get ready to win!

What You Could Win…

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he 5-20×50 from the Tactical Hunter lineup has quickly become our go-to scope due to its versatility. The highly functional magnification range, internal bubble level, double stack turret for dual density altitude settings, illuminated reticle, and parallax adjustment dial make it the perfect hunt ready optic.

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ObservIR LRF 25-256

The AGM ObservIR LRF Thermal & Digital Day/Night Vision binocular is some of the most technologically advanced and feature-packed optics in the world. The primary engine behind these binocular lies within the main thermal viewing channel, with its high-sensitivity 12 micron detector.

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Lazarus 6

Introducing the Lazarus 6, a state-of-the-art silencer designed to withstand the most demanding firing schedules and harshest environments. Featuring the innovative, patent-pending Triskelion™ Gas Management System, this silencer offers exceptional acoustic performance and minimal back pressure, keeping gas out of your face while reducing wear on your firearm.

Spartan Armor Systems Hercules Level IV Ceramic Body Armor & Achilles Plate Carrier
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Hercules Level IV Ceramic Body Armor & Achilles Plate Carrier

Includes:

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ATN ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x
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Ultra HD 4K+ Smart Day & Night Vision Rifle Scope

XTAR Firearms USA EP45 6.5″ .45 ACP
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At long last, meet the Extar EP45 Pistol in .45 ACP. This big-bore PDW is made to provide security to the savvy American consumer. The EP45 is an excellent choice for either home defense or good times at the range with features like the Extar Dynamic Feed Control system, Glock 21 magazine compatibility, our Proprietary Recoil Damping System, familiar AR-15 controls, an M-LOK handguard, and the new Extar Pistol Protective Cover.

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Police Trade Beretta 92D 9mm Full Size 15 Round Capacity

Introducing the Police Trade Beretta 92D 9mm Full Size, boasting a 15-round capacity and a Double Action Only (DAO) mechanism for consistent performance. These pistols are in alike condition and offer law enforcement-grade reliability and durability.

Shooting Targets USA Custom Dueling Christmas Tree
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Custom Dueling Christmas Tree

Custom Xmas Stand. The total height on the stand is 70″. Without stand it is tall 33″. Total width is 20″.

Coda Evolution 12″ or 13.5″ carbon fiber Lightning Handguards
Coda Evolution

12″ or 13.5″ carbon fiber Lightning Handguards

The Lightning handguard is a massive leap forward in handguard design. Stronger – Thinner – Lighter. The one-piece carbon fiber handguard and rock-solid mounting system improves accuracy and consistency in any style of shooting. Your firearm will thank you!

Crossbreed Holsters Gift Card
Crossbreed Holsters

Gift Card

Use this gift card to go shopping at Crossbreedholsters.com

Typhoon Defense X12 BLACK
Typhoon Defense

X12 BLACK

Model: X12 BlackGauge: 12 gauge system: gas-operated semi-automatic chamber: 3″Ammunition: 2 3/4″ and 3″ Receiver Material: T6 7075 hardened aluminum upper polymer lowerForend Material: polymerColor: BlackBarrel: 4140 Full Steel chrome lined 18.5″Magazine.

Personal Defense Network 3yr. Gold Membership
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3yr. Gold Membership

Enjoy a 3 year Gold Membership with Personal Defense Network.

WeKnife Makani Flipper Knife Titanium Handle
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Makani Flipper Knife Titanium Handle

Limited Edition:
– Limited to 210 PCS
– Each marked with a unique custom serial number and a signed Certificate of Authenticity

American Trigger AR Gold Adjustable Trigger (AR-15, AR-10)
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AR Gold Adjustable Trigger (AR-15, AR-10)

The AR Gold has been proven to be the ultimate AR Platform trigger for military, LE, competition, hunting and more. It is the singular best improvement to your AR-15. The AR Gold is a unique approach to the dated trigger functionality of stock AR-15’s and other competitors. The AR Gold is a drop-in module trigger, which makes it a breeze to install. It comes stock with a 3.5 lb pull weight.

Coda Evolution 9MM or .308 Fury Titanium Compensators
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9MM or .308 Fury Titanium Compensators

The Fury Compensator is a massive leap forward in compensator design. Cut from a single piece of titanium, we spent months analyzing the shape and effect of each cutout to give you the least muzzle rise of any rifle you’ve ever owned. Strong like steel but light like aluminum, a Fury compensator is better than both.

Umarex Komplete NCR
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Primary Arms SLx RS-10 1x23mm Mini Reflex Sight – 3 MOA Dot

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Polished Bead Blasted Titanium Handle / Polished Bead Blasted.

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DXT2 Big Dot Tritium Night Sights

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EXTAR Firearms USA INFORCE WML White Gen 3 450 Lumens | Black
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INFORCE WML White Gen 3 450 Lumens | Black

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PACT Club Timer III
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