The 10 Best Water Guns | Top 10 Kids Toys

This review has been updated 18 times since it was first published in January of 2016. Water guns promote outdoor fun and can help get kids running around in the fresh air, instead of staying hunched over their computers and phone screens all summer. If you want your youngsters to enjoy the warmer months the old-fashioned way, check out our selection of the coolest poolside toys today. We’ve also included several options that don’t resemble actual weapons. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

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10. Theo Klein Firefighter

While it may be better suited to putting out make-believe blazes than high-intensity play battles, the Theo Klein Firefighter (about $18) is an unusual concept for this category. It features a large backpack-style tank that’s connected by a flexible hose to a hand-pumped sprayer.

9. Poolmaster Hot Shots

The Poolmaster Hot Shots (around $21) are super easy to operate. You stick them in the water, draw them back, then force the handle forward to propel a powerful jet up to 45 feet. They feature soft grips to make them easy for kids to hold on to.

8. Stream Machine DB-1500 Double Barrel

When someone says, “Break out the big guns,” they may be referring to the Stream Machine DB-1500 Double Barrel (appx. $13). This hand-powered, pumping cannon blasts a thick stream as far as 70 feet, so make sure you keep your distance.

7. Kwik Tek Aqua Zooka

With its fun multicolored design, the Kwik Tek Aqua Zooka (around $14) is sure to provide hours of delight for your kids this summer. It’s a barrel-style model that simply requires the submersion of its tip followed by a firm pull back on its handle to fill its large chamber.

6. Nerf Scatterblast

When you want to absolutely drench your opponent, the Nerf Scatterblast (about $10) is your best bet. With a single pull back followed by a forward pump of the handle, its nozzle sends out five powerful streams at once for maximum soaking.

5. Neliblu Party Pack

Whether you’re having a summer birthday gathering or preparing your battalion for the impending war on dryness, the Neliblu Party Pack (about $18) has you covered. It includes 24 pistols in six different styles that are perfect for close-range action and won’t break the bank.

4. Nerf Tidal Tube

The economical Nerf Tidal Tube (appx. $20) comes as a two-pack, and each one has a comfortable plastic pistol grip and a thick, easy to hold barrel, making them great for small hands. The chamber holds 10 ounces of water, which is enough to deliver a serious splash.

3. Saocool Super

The Saocool Super (about $12) is an air-pressurized model that has a long-distance nozzle for sprays of up to 32 feet. Using a pump action, this one will let you hit the targets you’re aiming for, whether they’re right in front of you or across the pool.

2. Nerf Rebelle Mini

The Nerf Rebelle Mini (around $13) sports a sassy color scheme and a simple trigger design that can be fired using one hand — no time-consuming pumping necessary. All you have to do to reload it is remove the cap and dunk the barrel in water.

1. Nerf Fortnite TS-R

Most kids today are more than familiar with the game that this toy is based on. The Nerf Fortnite TS-R (around $12) looks just like the fictional blaster it’s modeled after and features a super-long spray that should appeal to competitive children.

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