Get ready to lock and load, this is war.
Nerf and foam bullet guns are a great way for kids to play with their peers both indoors and out. Whether it’s their first Nerf gun or an upgrade, getting the right one is important. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to know which will aid them in their battles and which will see them aiming it at you in disappointment.
To save you from being a target of embarrassment, we’ve put together a list of our choices of the 8 best Nerf guns for 4-year-olds in 2020. We looked at glowing reviews from satisfied gunslingers and sniped any products with fake reviews so you can give the perfect gift. By including guns from a variety of budgets and interests, your tiny terminators are sure to have a blast.
1Hog Wild Pickle Popper Toy (Best Budget Option)
This is one of the best Nerf guns for 4-year-olds because it doesn’t look like a normal gun. With its fun, whimsical design, it allows them to shoot soft foam balls from an adorable figure. It comes with soft foam balls and all they have to do is squeeze the pickle to shoot.
What we love
- Capable of shooting balls up to 20 feet
- Includes six soft foam balls
What We Don't Like That Much
- You can purchase other Hog wild poppers that are designed as other characters, but they are sold separately
2RegeMoudal 2 Pack Blaster Toy Guns for Kids (Best Quality Option)
This foam blaster comes with two different blasters, and it includes a large refill pack of soft foam darts. It also includes two wristbands that will allow kids to have extra darts on hand during a Nerf fight.
What we love
- Comes with a refill pack with 60 soft foam darts for continuous play
- Includes a mix of soft tip darts and suction tip darts
What We Don't Like That Much
- Guns come in different colors rather than same color
3X-Shot Excel Double Kickback Double Reflex 6 Foam Dart Blaster Combo
The X-Shot excel double kickback was designed to provide kids six shots in a Nerf war. This pack includes four blasters which allows multiple kids to play at the same time with the same advantages.
What we love
- Capable of shooting darts up to 27m away
- Includes 4 blasters and 48 X-shot foam darts
What We Don't Like That Much
- This blaster is only compatible with X-shot foam darts
44 Pack Blaster Guns Toy Darts Gun
This blaster set is made from high-quality material and comes with four different colored blasters. It also comes with 80 soft foam darts that are designed to be gentle on impact.
What we love
- Designed for simplicity
- Contains four blasters which allows kids to play with their friends
What We Don't Like That Much
- Could come with more dart refills
5Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Blaster
This is one of the best Nerf guns for 4-year-olds that love Super Ninja Power Rangers. It is designed to look like the blasters from the hit series and comes with a ninja spinner and six foam darts.
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What we love
- Capable of rapid-fire shooting
- Includes a ninja spinner and can go with most costumes
What We Don't Like That Much
- There are Power Ranger costumes that go with this blaster, but they are sold separately
6Hog Wild Atomic Six Shooter Foam Battle Toy
The Hog Wild Atomic six-shooter is designed specifically for smaller children. It is easy to use, and it uses larger foam balls that make it easier for them to hit their target while learning accuracy. Plus, it is capable of shooting these foam balls up to 20 feet away.
What we love
- Easy to reload
- Does not require any batteries to work properly
What We Don't Like That Much
- It has a hairy trigger that shoot with quick succession at times
7Toysmith Zip Shot Twin Pack
The ZipShot blaster is easy to use, and has a bright and playful design that makes it interesting and allows kids to feel like they are in an intergalactic battle. Each set comes with two shooters, and it uses spare discs as its ammo.
What we love
- Comes with six discs
- Made from high-quality material that help to promote safety
What We Don't Like That Much
- You do not get to choose which color shooters comes in the pack
8HOMILY Digital Target Compatible for Nerf Guns Rival/Blaster/Mega/Jolt
This digital target machine is excellent for helping kids to learn how to improve their accuracy. It includes two Nerf guns and five darts for each gun. The shooter game has three targets that they can shoot at to gain points depending on their accuracy.
What we love
- Includes the digital target base
- Darts are made soft so they work with the gaming system or shooting at others
What We Don't Like That Much
- The gaming console requires 3 AA batteries
