Sports Gun Market

Global Sports Gun Market:

The global sports gun market size reached USD 2.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.14% during 2025-2033. The rising number of competitive shooting games is stimulating the market.

Sports Gun Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The widespread participation in several high-power rifle, popinjay, skeet shooting, skirmish, and cowboy action shooting games by youngsters and kids is propelling the market.
• Key Market Trends: The growing investments in prominent sporting events, such as the Commonwealth, Olympics, and Asia games, are acting as significant growth-inducing factors.
• Competitive Landscape: Some of the prominent companies in the market include American Outdoor Brands Inc., Beretta Holding S.p.A., Browning Arms Company (Herstal Group), Carl Walther GmbH, Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC (Colt Defense), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., German Sport Guns GmbH (L&O Hunting Group GmbH), Howa Machinery Ltd., J. G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG, Remington Arms Company LLC (Remington Outdoor Company), Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., and Sturm Ruger & Company Inc., among many others.
• Geographical Trends: The growing use of firearms that can be used in diverse academies to provide proper training to individuals is driving the market in North America.
• Challenges and Opportunities: The elevating safety concerns among individuals are hindering the market. However, fostering regulatory compliance is expected to fuel the market in the coming years.
   

Sports Gun Market Trends:

Advent of Advanced Technology

The rising incorporation of features like RFID, biometric sensors, and GPS tracking is stimulating the market. They are extensively designed to prevent unauthorized use, enhance user safety, and improve the overall shooting experience. For example, in July 2024, the Clark County School District in Las Vegas introduced an advanced weapons detection system for large-scale sporting events like varsity football and basketball games and random school arrival screenings at middle and high schools.

Increasing Competitive Shooting

The growing participation in events like the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) competitions, the Olympics, various national and regional shooting championships, etc., is propelling the escalating the sports gun market demand. In May 2024, the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), known for producing some of India's top shooters inaugurated the Army Girls Sports Company (AGSC) dedicated to the shooting discipline. This initiative responds to the inflating interest among women in the sport.

Growing Popularity of Recreational Activities

The appeal of skill development, precision, and competitive spirit propels the emerging trend of shooting sports among both amateurs and professionals. Additionally, the expansion of shooting ranges and clubs, coupled with the introduction of shooting as a recreational activity, is boosting the adoption of high-quality sports guns. In January 2024, several companies displayed their portfolio of the latest sports guns at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Global Sports Gun Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the sports gun market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on the gun type, application, and distribution channel.

Breakup by Gun Type:

• Rifle
• Pistol
• Shotgun
   

Rifle exhibits dominance in the sports gun market outlook

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the gun type. This includes rifle, pistol, and shotgun. According to the report, rifle represented the largest market segmentation.

The rising use in shooting sports, hunting, and competitive events is augmenting the growth of this segment. Companies are also integrating smart technologies, which is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor. For example, the CZ 457 series by CZ-USA gained popularity among sports shooters, particularly in precision rimfire competitions.

Breakup by Application:

• Competitive Shooting
• Recreational Sports
   

Competitive shooting exhibits a dominance in the sports gun market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes competitive shooting and recreational sports. According to the report, competitive shooting represented the largest market segmentation.

Competitive shooting refers to a highly disciplined sport that tests a shooter's speed, accuracy, and precision across numerous categories as well as disciplines. This sport encompasses a wide range of events, from rifle and pistol shooting to shotgun sports, each with its own set of challenges and rules. For example, as per sports gun market analysis report, in shooting competitions like the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), participants engage targets at varying distances, requiring advanced ballistic knowledge and optimal accuracy.

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Gun Stores
• Sporting Goods Stores
• Online
• Others
   

Gun stores accounted for the sports gun forecast report

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes gun stores, sporting goods stores, online, and others. According to the report, gun stores represented the largest market segmentation.

Gun stores play a crucial role in catering to the needs of shooting enthusiasts, providing a wide range of accessories, firearms, and expert advice tailored to competitive and recreational shooting. Furthermore, stores like Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's also offer extensive selections of sports guns.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market

The sports gun market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest market share.

According to the sports gun market outlook report, North America exhibits a clear dominance, propelled by competitive events like precision rifle shooting and 3-gun competitions. For instance, the Ruger Precision Rifle is highly sought after in the competitive shooting community. Besides this, the presence of large-scale retail chains like Academy Sports + Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops will continue to fuel the regional market in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major market sports gun companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• American Outdoor Brands Inc.
• Beretta Holding S.p.A.
• Browning Arms Company (Herstal Group)
• Carl Walther GmbH
• Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC (Colt Defense)
• Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.
• German Sport Guns GmbH (L&O Hunting Group GmbH)
• Howa Machinery Ltd.
• J. G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG
• Remington Arms Company LLC (Remington Outdoor Company)
• Smith & Wesson Brands Inc.
• Sturm Ruger & Company Inc.
   

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

 Sports Gun Market Recent Developments:

• July 2024: The Clark County School District in Las Vegas introduced an advanced weapons detection system for large-scale sporting events like varsity football and basketball games and random school arrival screenings at middle and high schools.
• May 2024: The Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), known for producing some of India's top shooters, inaugurated the Army Girls Sports Company (AGSC) dedicated to the shooting discipline.
• January 2024: Several companies displayed their portfolio of the latest sports guns at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sports Gun Market Report Scope:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the sports gun market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global sports gun market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the sports gun industry and its attractiveness.
• The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.