10 Best Gun Stocks to Buy in 2025

8. American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 7

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT) provides product solutions for outdoor activities, such as hunting, shooting, cooking, camping, and fishing, as well as for personal security and defense. The company offers products under various brands, including BOG, BUBBA, Caldwell, Frankford Arsenal, and Tipton, among others.

On January 21, Caldwell, a shooting accessory brand within American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT), unveiled a new target system for shotgun shooters, called the ClayCopter. The new system offers shooters the opportunity to experience a new way to clay, through a powerful, handheld launcher that shoots one or two biodegradable discs to distances of up to 100 yards.

For over a century and a half, shotgun sports enthusiasts used traditional clay targets to hone their shooting skills. These targets typically require heavy throwers that are difficult to transport and store. The ClayCopter system is set to make the shooting experience easier and fun for shooters to test their limits.

Following the impressive launch of new products at the SHOT Show last month, Lake Street raised American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT)’s price target to $20 from $14, amid confidence in the company’s strategy and improved outlook for the year ahead.

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT)’s financial performance also remained robust. During its Q2 2025 earnings call on December 5, the company reported net sales of $60.2 million, up 4% year-over-year, with international sales growing 15% compared to last year. The company also delivered a 43% increase in adjusted EBITDA. According to Insider Monkey’s database for Q3 2024, 7 hedge funds held a stake in the company, making it one of the best gun stocks to buy now.