About Us

We keep things simple here! We’re regular people, just like you, who love their country. From our top picks to beginner tips, we’re here to help you make the best choices every step of the way.

One problem we’ve seen with other review websites is that outside influences can bias them. It might be easy for them to recommend something if they get paid to do so.

But here at BGS, our reviews are completely honest and based on facts. We’re not influenced by anyone who wants us to recommend something. We give you the truth every time.

In 2021, Best Gun Safe became a digital-only magazine, meaning you can only read it online now. We’ve grown a lot since then and now cover more than just hunting, fishing, and shooting.

Think of us as your gun-loving friend who’s really good at explaining things and doesn’t mind going the extra mile.

What You’ll Find Here

Simple Guides for Beginners: We know that new shooters can feel left out if they don’t have a military or police background. That’s why we created the Beginner’s Guide to Guns, where we break everything down so it’s easy to understand.
Honest Reviews: We test guns and gear ourselves and give you our honest opinion. You can see how we do it in our How We Rate Guns & Gear section.
Time-Saving Tips: Our Editor’s Picks section is perfect for when you don’t have time to watch a ton of videos or read through forums. We’ve already done the research for you.
Helpful How-To Videos: We make videos and write articles that get straight to the point, with tips to help you out.
Fun Extras: You might find some nerdy references or silly jokes that’ll make you smile or shake your head.
Beginner Course: Check out our awesome video course, Gun Noob to Gun Slinger, which is made for beginners. We only include the most important stuff, without the attitude.

What You Won’t Find

Our Tips for Pros: We don’t pretend to be something we’re not, and we won’t give advice for elite tactical operations. But we won’t judge if you like cool-looking gear!
Politics: We don’t focus on politics, but you might see a little pro-Second Amendment content.

How We Do Things

We usually buy the products we review with our own money, and we test them carefully.
Sometimes companies send us stuff for free to review, but we always tell you when that happens, and we promise to give our honest opinion. We don’t charge for reviews, and we won’t change what we say unless we made a mistake.
We only recommend things we’d tell our best friends and family to buy. If we wouldn’t recommend it to them, we won’t recommend it to you either—because we consider you part of our family too!
We make a little money when you click on our links and buy something. It doesn’t cost you any extra, but it helps us keep making great content for you.

Our Team

Travis Pike

Founder

Hi, I’m Travis Pike, and I know…I might look like your typical gun enthusiast. I’m a firearms writer and an entrepreneur with a passion for helping people make informed decisions about gun safes and secure storage solutions.

I guess I’m drawn to educating people about the things I care about. And I care about firearms safety because…keeping them secure is just as important as enjoying them.

Eric Hung - Firearms Expert

Author

I’m Eric Hung, and I’m an expert in firearms and gear, with a deep understanding of gun safes and secure storage solutions. As a writer, I combine my passion for firearm safety with a commitment to providing reliable, insightful advice. My goal is to make sure gun owners are well-equipped to protect their firearms, and I’m proud to be a respected voice in the community.

Editorial Standards

At Best Gun Safes, our stories are carefully chosen, checked for accuracy, and proofread by experienced writers. We make sure to give you the right information and helpful how-to guides. Our editors and writers are true experts who have hands-on experience with shooting, hunting, and the outdoors. We also talk to and learn from the best outdoorsmen and women around the world to bring you the most up-to-date and reliable information.

Product Reviews

For over a century, Best Gun Safes has provided readers with in-depth reviews on guns, optics, archery gear, fishing tackle, and much more. We test every product ourselves before writing about it. Our reviews are fair and honest, and we don’t let advertising money influence what we say.

For example, our annual Gun Test is known as the best in the industry. We measure how accurate each rifle is by taking the average of the best ten 5-shot groups. We also score the guns with a panel of 5 experienced shooters. When we give a gun our Editor’s Choice award, you can trust that it’s a top-notch product.

Sustainability

Best Gun Safes has always been a leader in caring for the environment and public lands, which are important to hunters and outdoors enthusiasts. We’ve interviewed important leaders, like presidents and land managers, about how their actions affect the lands our readers love.

We make sure to hold those in charge accountable for protecting our public lands and wildlife. We continue to lead the way by looking into how issues like climate change, wildfires, and drought are impacting our wild places.

Our history is defined by our ability to reinvent, grow & transform with our clients

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