Handheld NERF Blasters For Backyard Battles

Backyard battles are an epic part of a fun, active childhood! Whether kids are running around with the water hose or playing an intense game of hide-n-seek, there's nothing quite like playing outside with friends, parents, or siblings until the sun goes down.

To add an extra "oomph" to typical games, like cowboys and Indians or "war," there are the following best NERF blaster guns. Designed to be handheld, compact, and rapid-fire, these 3 blasting classics are an ideal addition to summers in the sun.

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1. NERF N-Strike Elite Triad EX-3 Blaster

For impromptu combat, this blaster could literally fit into the pockets of overalls or loose jeans. It's also easily hidden and grasped, with only 3 Elite darts that fire at a range of 75 feet. It's a sneak attack machine! With a cocking handle, the gun's similar to a short-range weapon; however, the force of air-pressure behind each dart launches them greater distances, taking out opponents from farther away. Kids can conceal and draw fast for an element of surprise!

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2. NERF N-Strike Maverick

Radical and eccentric, like the heroic cowboy with the same name, this blaster varies in color but retains the same strong, fire-power. In the initial package, there are 6 Micro Darts with suction cups ends for easy finding. The blasting mechanism is air-powered with a quick-reload function in a rotating ammunition barrel. Plus, a gripped handle provides an extra boost of power with pump action. It's a stealthy option for command in a friendly, outdoor war!

Recommended shopping:  @ Amazon Toys  
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3. NERF N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster

Looking for pump action in short order with a long range? This blaster delivers! With a firing distance of 75 feet, the Strongarm features a rotating barrel for simple, quick reload for 6 Elite darts. There are also 2 shooting versions -- rapid fire and regular shots. The rapid-fire is activated by a slam trigger, while regular shots are taken by aiming and firing as usual.

Recommended shopping:  @ WalMart Toys 
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NERF blasters seem to be released on a pretty regular basis!  Here is where to find the current top sellers:

http://top-10-store.com/top-10-nerf-guns/

Blasters By NERF - A Family's Fun

If your family is anything like mine, you're always looking for a new game to play. Something fun that usually has to involve war themes, such as paintball teams or researching the latest and best NERF blasters. My kids would rebel completely if my husband and I decided to sit down to a board game instead of chasing them around the yard with foam darts and camouflage make-up. Over the past few years, I've come to know my NERF blasters and the lineup for 2012 is what was recently put into Christmas lists for Santa. The most asked for and researched so far have been...

 
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N-Strike Longstrike CS-6

NERF N-Strike Longstrike CS-6 Dart Blaster

For the little sniper in the family, this blaster comes with 2 clips (6 darts each) for precision and accuracy. It may not pack the most ammo but it does deliver a powerful punch from over 35 feet away. It's designed with pinpoint flip-up sight to track opponents from long distances - perfect for the stealthy shooter who likes to hide in the nearby shrubbery or in trees.

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NERF Vortex Praxis

NERF Vortex Praxis

Ideal for the family's quick-shooter, this blaster is equipped with pump action to disperse 10 discs in rapid succession. With only one magazine per set, shooters have to make their discs last by making their aim true. A removable stock means not so much to carry while each disc packs maximum firepower to opponents. Refills with up to 40 new discs are sold separately.




 

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Elite Retaliator Blaster

NERF N-Strike Elite Retaliator Blaster

This is what I like to call "Momma's" blaster, because I can't imagine any mother who wouldn't love chasing down her son with this thing. It fires from 75 feet with 12 foam darts in each clip. It's the machine gun of NERF blasters! Plus, the removable stock means a steadier and more accurate shot.

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2012 NERF Guns - All In Fun

Does your family have a ritual to let off steam on the weekends? Does it involve running after each other while wearing camouflage paint, yelling war cries, and shooting foam darts or discs? Is this something your whole family looks forward to during their hectic work and school weeks? You'll be happy to hear there are new NERF guns 2012 - a lineup of innovative blasters to make your blow-off-steam weekends a little better. Below you'll find 2 examples of what's been released in 2012, as well as their description and why they'd make an awesome addition to your family bonding time.

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N-Strike Maverick

NERF N-Strike Maverick

This blaster has been re-released a few times before with new features added each time. The colors will vary but they're mostly kept low-key and none too vibrant to keep the opponent from seeing prospective shooters. The six-barrel blaster has a flip-open action for quick and easy reload, reminiscent of an Old Western movie. Plus, the foam darts are capped with rubber seals that will make them stick to slick surfaces, like windows, for easier removal and location. Rapid firepower makes this an ideal gun for those who are always on the move, while its lightweight design can fit effortlessly into an oversized pocket.

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N-Stroke Recon CS-6

NERF N-Stroke Recon CS-6

Inspired by military quality weaponry, this blaster can be configured several ways and is equipped with a tactical rail for maximum precision. The dual-mod light-beam allows shooters to see their opponents in dim lighting from several feet away without being noticed. The configurable parts allow you to build your custom blaster from scratch; therefore, you're never shooting with the same weapon twice. The quick-reload means you're never out of ammunition for long and the 6 foam darts are bright orange and easy to track down after they've been fired.
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Check out this cool video for the Nerf Maverick - the returning favorite year after year...