#firearms — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.6M total posts and 386 new posts daily, #firearms is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #firearms

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#guns	11.6M	386	1.2K	100	56
#pewpew	5.2M	18	1.7K	39	62
#gunsofinstagram	2.2M	152	2.4K	100	52
#gun	7.8M	374	1.1K	100	40
#gunsdaily	2.3M	100	2.9K	100	47

Related Hashtags to #firearms

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#tactical	6.2M	331	926	100	46
#shooting	49.8M	3.0K	1.0K	100	45
#pewpewlife	1.8M	79	4.3K	84	82
#pistol	2.4M	86	1.1K	90	54
#glock	3.6M	110	5.6K	100	53

Similar Hashtags to #firearms

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#firearmstraining	294.1K	62	1.3K	54	67
#firearmsafety	94.5K	42	2.6K	34	82
#firearmsdaily	123.1K	4	2.1K	6	52
#firearmsinstructor	93.8K	10	931	10	46
#firearmsphotography	76.8K	3	1.3K	4	51

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #firearms on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #firearms has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #firearms alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #firearms with #tactical, #shooting, #pewpewlife for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #firearms on Instagram?

#firearms has 11.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 386 new posts added daily. The average post using #firearms receives 1.2K likes and 27 comments.

Is #firearms a good hashtag to use?

#firearms has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #firearms?

The best hashtags to use with #firearms include: #tactical, #shooting, #pewpewlife, #pistol, #glock. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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