If you’re anything like me, then you enjoy learning everything you can about guns, shooting, and all the latest gear on YouTube. If you’re looking for the best 2A-loving content creators on YouTube in 2026, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m sharing my top 12 recommendations!
Below you’ll find our top 12 Gun YouTube channels you should check out, but enough talk, let’s get to the list!
Top 12 Best Gun YouTube Channels for 2026
Iraqveteran8888
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Subscribers: 2.74M
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Videos: 2.3K
Iraqveteran8888 (or IV8888 for short) is one of my favorite YouTube gun channels of all time. Eric is the reason why I got into reloading. His videos gave me the confidence I needed to wade into the deep waters of handloading, which has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me.
In the beginning, IV8888 focused more on reloading and classic military firearms. As his channel grew and he gained more clout in the industry, he branched out into more modern gun reviews, as well as Class 3 NFA items (suppressors, full auto, SBRs, etc.).
Eric’s videos are engaging and have a Southern charm that is unmatched by any other 2A YouTube channel. His humor is on point. He has a good time on camera, which has helped his subscriber base skyrocket over the last few years.
Eric and his co-host Chad have expanded the channel to include political activism and the protection of the 2nd Amendment as well. IV8888 is very active in the podcasting space with their Gun Gripes series, in which Eric and Chad tackle various gun and political issues. Eric is also the host of the Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit podcast, where he and co-host Matt discuss issues ranging from guns and politics to hunting and bourbon.
With over 2,000 videos dedicated to gun reviews, handloading, full-auto meltdowns, and more, IV8888 is my personal favorite channel. If you aren’t watching Eric and Chad already, then you really should. Check out his channel by clicking HERE.
Garand Thumb
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Subscribers: 4.51M
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Videos: 415
Garand Thumb is my go-to source for everything surrounding modern military firearms, preparedness, and gear. As a former U.S. Marine Officer, Garand Thumb really knows his stuff, and it shows in the detail he provides in his reviews. But it’s not all serious on the channel, as he brings a level of deadpan and situational humor that really keeps viewers engaged.
Garand Thumb has some of the best editing and video composition in the YouTube 2A community. Crisp audio. Vivid video. Movie quality stuff. It’s clear they put a lot of thought and planning into every video they produce.
One of the key things that sets Garand Thumb apart from other reviewers is how he explains the theory behind every piece of gear or firearm he reviews. This is often glossed over by some other gun reviewers, and really gives the viewer a better understanding of not just how a piece of gear works, but why it was built that way.
Garand Thumb also dives into small unit tactics, ballistic gel testing, and other survival/preparedness topics you won’t find on any other channel. Although he might not put out as many videos as some other gun YouTube channels, Garand Thumb emphasizes quality over quantity. If you haven’t subscribed, you should. Click HERE to visit their channel and drop them a follow.
hickok45
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Subscribers: 8.09M
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Videos: 3.1k
As “hickok45,” Greg Kinman runs one of the top gun channels on YouTube. Often imitated but never copied, hickok45 has true Southern charisma and carries himself like the grandpa we all wish we had.
If you did have a grandpa like hickock45, then your grandma would have to bake some pretty amazing cookies to distract you from his firearm collection. That thing is extensive. If there’s a gun you’re interested in, then it’s likely hickock45 has done a full review of it, including a thorough range session of blasting steel targets, various fruits, and soda bottles.
Not only are his gun reviews extremely detailed, but he also offers shooters multiple tips and tricks to improve their marksmanship skills. One thing that hick45 excels at is storytelling, which keeps his videos fun and enjoyable from start to finish.
If you’re looking for a gun reviewer who is a straight shooter on the range and in his reviews, then hickok45 deserves your sub if you haven’t already. Check out his channel HERE.
DemolitionRanch
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Subscribers: 11.8M
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Videos: 725
Ever wonder if a cube of peppermint candies encased in epoxy is bulletproof? Or what would happen if you shot a solid cube of graphite with a 9mm handgun? Then DemolitionRanch has the answers you need.
The folks over at DemolitionRanch have amassed a massive following on YouTube. It’s not hard to see why, as host Matt Carriker apparently lives a lifestyle most shooters can only dream of: a cavernous gun vault full of toys, massive property, a beautiful house, and a beautiful wife who supports all his antics.
DemolitionRanch focuses on trick shots and providing viewers with fun and entertaining content. Their videos are high quality with excellent editing, but they focus more on fun than on providing shooters with gun reviews and education.
DemolitionRanch strikes me as the Mr. Beast of the 2A community on YouTube. And that’s OK! Sometimes we just need to kick back and watch someone shoot a Barrett .50 cal into an oxygen tank, or see how deep a 7.62x39 will penetrate multiple jars of ranch dressing (the answer will surprise you).
If you’ve ever wondered “what if,” then DemolitionRanch deserves a good look. Check out the channel by clicking HERE. (DemolitionRanch owner, Matt, retired from YouTube in 2025, but the channel is still up.)
Warrior Poet Society
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Subscribers: 1.57M
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Videos: 1.2K
John Lovell of the Warrior Poet Society provides a perfect example of what it means to be a warrior, husband, father, and man. He believes men have a sacred duty to protect their family, country, and faith.
As a former Army Ranger, Lovell brings a wealth of tactical and firearms knowledge to the table. This really shines through during his in-depth gun reviews. John is also a devout Christian and does not shy away from his faith on the channel (though this is not the primary focus). Lovell focuses a lot on philosophy and deep thought, challenging his audience to help raise the next generation of Warrior Poets by being good fathers and mothers to their children.
John has a team working for his channel as well as his subscription-based streaming service, the Warrior Poet Society Network (WPSN). The Warrior Poet Society also holds multiple live training classes across the United States throughout the year.
Lovell’s videos are always produced in high definition, with immaculate sound and editing. He will sometimes bring his wife onto the channel so she can provide a female perspective on some issues.
John is the quintessential all-American family man. He’s extremely relatable, and I find him to be an excellent example of what it means to be a true patriot. If you haven’t clicked the subscribe button on the Warrior Poet Society, then you’re missing out. Do it today by clicking HERE.
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