Small Arms Market by Type (Machine Gun, Others, Pistol), Cutting (Smooth Bore, Threaded/Rifled), Caliber, Technology, Action, Firing System, End-Use Sector - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Small Arms Market by Type (Machine Gun, Others, Pistol), Cutting (Smooth Bore, Threaded/Rifled), Caliber, Technology, Action, Firing System, End-Use Sector - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Small Arms Market size was estimated at USD 8.33 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 8.99 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.11% to reach USD 14.39 billion by 2030.

Global Small Arms Market

Small arms refer to a category of firearms designed primarily for individual use or operated by a single person. These weapons are typically handheld or carried and can be used with ease without requiring a team for operation or movement. This can include pistols, revolvers, rifles, light machine guns, and shotguns. Factors contributing to the growing adoption of small arms include the rising interest in sports shooting, increased military spending by countries aiming to modernize their defense arsenal, and the growing demand for self-defense weapons among civilians. Additionally, local and regional law enforcement agencies regularly invest in upgrading and expanding their small arms capabilities to ensure public safety and effective crime deterrence. However, illegal trading of small arms and the presence of substandard or counterfeit small arms equipment prevent the widespread adoption of small arms among end-users. Additionally, the illicit reactivation of poorly deactivated small arms raises security concerns about the use of small arms devices and equipment. However, major manufacturers have invested in the development of new technologies, such as smart gun technology, user-identification systems, and biometric locks, to help circumvent security issues and technical constraints. Furthermore, advancements in material science and manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, are creating new avenues of opportunities for small arms production and design and enhancing performance and customization.

Regional Insights

The Americas region, particularly the United States, retains a substantial share of the small arms industry owing to its strong gun culture, well-established firearms industry, and high military expenditure. Additionally, civilian gun ownership rates are increasing rapidly, with hunting and sports shooting being significant market drivers. The region is characterized by the presence of key small arms manufacturers, fostering innovation and growth. Europe's demand for small arms is characterized by a diverse range of regulations and demand patterns. Eastern European countries, influenced by historical ties to the military-industrial complex, exhibit considerable demand for small arms amid geopolitical tensions. Western European nations with stricter gun laws show sustained demand primarily for sporting and law enforcement applications. The region witnesses advancements in arms manufacturing technology, with a focus on precision engineering and the minimization of the environmental impact of firearms production and disposal. APAC economies such as China, South Korea, and India are significantly investing in military modernization programs, which encompass procurements of small arms. Additionally, local conflicts and counter-insurgency operations necessitate the quick deployment of small arms.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Small Arms Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Small Arms Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Small Arms Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Benelli Armi S.p.A., Browning, Carl Walther GmbH, Colt's Manufacturing LLC, Czech Small Arms, s.r.o., Daniel Defense Inc., Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A., Glock Inc., Heckler and Koch GmbH, Henry RAC Holding Corp., Heritage Manufacturing, Inc., HS PRODUKT d.o.o., Israeli Weapon Industries by SK Group, Kalashnikov Group, Kimber Mfg, Inc., O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Radical Firearms, LLC., RemArms LLC., Savage Arms, Inc., Sig Sauer, Inc., Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc., Springfield Armory Inc., Steyr Arms GmbH, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Taurus Holdings, Inc., and WM. C. Anderson Inc..

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Small Arms Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Type
Machine Gun
Others
Pistol
Revolver
Rifles
Shotgun
Cutting
Smooth Bore
Threaded/Rifled
Caliber
12.7mm
14.5mm
5.56mm
7.62mm
9mm
Technology
Guided
Unguided
Action
Automatic
Semi-Automatic
Firing System
Gas-Operated
Manual
Recoil-Operated
End-Use Sector
Civil & Commercial
Hunting
Self-defense
Sporting
Defense
Law Enforcement
Military
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Small Arms Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Small Arms Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Small Arms Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Small Arms Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Small Arms Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Small Arms Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Increasing geopolitical tensions and law enforcement needs worldwide
5.1.1.2. Rising provision of legal gun ownership to civilians
5.1.1.3. Surging adoption of small arms for hunting and recreational sports
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Technical and operational complexities of small arms
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Advancements in the design and capabilities of small arms
5.1.3.2. Potential sales of small arms through online channels
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Concern associated with the uncontrolled spread and misuse of small arms
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Type: Adoption of pistols by civilians for sporting and hunting activities
5.2.2. Cutting: Advancements to improve performance of threaded/rifled barrels
5.2.3. Technology: Private and public initiatives to improve the efficiency of military operations through the incorporation of guided technology
5.2.4. End-Use Sector: Expanding defense spending leading to utilization of small arms for critical military operations
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Small Arms Market, by Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Machine Gun
6.3. Others
6.4. Pistol
6.5. Revolver
6.6. Rifles
6.7. Shotgun
7. Small Arms Market, by Cutting
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Smooth Bore
7.3. Threaded/Rifled
8. Small Arms Market, by Caliber
8.1. Introduction
8.2. 12.7mm
8.3. 14.5mm
8.4. 5.56mm
8.5. 7.62mm
8.6. 9mm
9. Small Arms Market, by Technology
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Guided
9.3. Unguided
10. Small Arms Market, by Action
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Automatic
10.3. Semi-Automatic
11. Small Arms Market, by Firing System
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Gas-Operated
11.3. Manual
11.4. Recoil-Operated
12. Small Arms Market, by End-Use Sector
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Civil & Commercial
12.3.1. Hunting
12.3.2. Self-defense
12.3.3. Sporting
12.3. Defense
12.4.1. Law Enforcement
12.4.2. Military
13. Americas Small Arms Market
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Argentina
13.3. Brazil
13.4. Canada
13.5. Mexico
13.6. United States
14. Asia-Pacific Small Arms Market
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Australia
14.3. China
14.4. India
14.5. Indonesia
14.6. Japan
14.7. Malaysia
14.8. Philippines
14.9. Singapore
14.10. South Korea
14.11. Taiwan
14.12. Thailand
14.13. Vietnam
15. Europe, Middle East & Africa Small Arms Market
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Denmark
15.3. Egypt
15.4. Finland
15.5. France
15.6. Germany
15.7. Israel
15.8. Italy
15.9. Netherlands
15.10. Nigeria
15.11. Norway
15.12. Poland
15.13. Qatar
15.14. Russia
15.15. Saudi Arabia
15.16. South Africa
15.17. Spain
15.18. Sweden
15.19. Switzerland
15.20. Turkey
15.21. United Arab Emirates
15.22. United Kingdom
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
16.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
16.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
16.3.1. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
16.3.1.1. ICOMM ties up with UAE’s CARACAL for co-manufacturing of small arms in India
16.3.2. Investment & Funding
16.3.2.1. UK Ministry of Defence invests £20M in small arms ammunition
16.3.3. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
16.3.3.1. Small arms company to invest $18M in Richland County expansion
17. Competitive Portfolio
17.1. Key Company Profiles
17.1.1. Benelli Armi S.p.A.
17.1.2. Browning
17.1.3. Carl Walther GmbH
17.1.4. Colt's Manufacturing LLC
17.1.5. Czech Small Arms, s.r.o.
17.1.6. Daniel Defense Inc.
17.1.7. Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A.
17.1.8. Glock Inc.
17.1.9. Heckler and Koch GmbH
17.1.10. Henry RAC Holding Corp.
17.1.11. Heritage Manufacturing, Inc.
17.1.12. HS PRODUKT d.o.o.
17.1.13. Israeli Weapon Industries by SK Group
17.1.14. Kalashnikov Group
17.1.15. Kimber Mfg, Inc.
17.1.16. O.F. Mossberg & Sons
17.1.17. Radical Firearms, LLC.
17.1.18. RemArms LLC.
17.1.19. Savage Arms, Inc.
17.1.20. Sig Sauer, Inc.
17.1.21. Smith & Wesson Brands Inc.
17.1.22. Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.
17.1.23. Springfield Armory Inc.
17.1.24. Steyr Arms GmbH
17.1.25. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
17.1.26. Taurus Holdings, Inc.
17.1.27. WM. C. Anderson Inc.
17.2. Key Product Portfolio
18. Appendix
18.1. Discussion Guide
18.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. SMALL ARMS MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. SMALL ARMS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY CUTTING, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY CUTTING, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY CALIBER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY CALIBER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY ACTION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY ACTION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY FIRING SYSTEM, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY FIRING SYSTEM, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE SECTOR, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE SECTOR, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. AMERICAS SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 22. AMERICAS SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 23. UNITED STATES SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 24. UNITED STATES SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 25. ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 26. ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 27. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 28. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SMALL ARMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 29. SMALL ARMS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 30. SMALL ARMS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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