
Handguns Global Market Report 2025
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Handguns Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on handguns market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Reasons to Purchase
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for handguns ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The handguns market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Revolvers; Semi-Automatic Pistols; Single-Shot Handguns; Other Types
2) By Material: Metal; Polymer; Composite Materials
3) By Distribution Channel: Online Sales; Offline Retail; Specialty Stores
4) By End-User: Defense And Homeland Security; Self-Defense; Sports; Hunting; Law Enforcement
Subsegments:
1) By Revolvers: Double-Action Revolvers; Single-Action Revolvers; Compact Revolversp; Full-Size Revolvers; Concealed Carry Revolvers
2) By Semi-Automatic Pistols: Full-Size Pistols; Compact Pistols; Subcompact Pistols; Polymer-Framed Pistols; Metal-Framed Pistols
3) By Single-Shot Handguns: Break-Action Handguns; Bolt-Action Handguns; Target Or Competition Handguns
4) By Other Types: Derringers; Machine Pistols; Pepperbox Handguns; Hybrid Or Convertible Handguns
Companies Mentioned: Diamondback Firearms LLC; Smith And Wesson Brands Inc.; Sig Sauer Inc.; Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal; CZ-USA Inc.; Heckler And Koch GmbH; GLOCK Ges.m.b.H.; Colt s Manufacturing Company LLC; Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A; Springfield Armory Inc.; Kimber Manufacturing Inc.; Israel Weapon Industries Ltd.; Browning Arms Company; Walther Arms Inc.; Kahr Arms Inc.; Kalashnikov Group; Fratelli Tanfoglio S.N.C.; Taurus Holdings Inc.; Zastava Arms d.o.o; Canik Firearms Manufacturing Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.
This report focuses on handguns market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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- Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 15 geographies.
- Assess the impact of key macro factors such as geopolitical conflicts, trade policies and tariffs, post-pandemic supply chain realignment, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.
- Identify growth segments for investment.
- Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
- Understand customers based on the latest market shares.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for handguns ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The handguns market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Revolvers; Semi-Automatic Pistols; Single-Shot Handguns; Other Types
2) By Material: Metal; Polymer; Composite Materials
3) By Distribution Channel: Online Sales; Offline Retail; Specialty Stores
4) By End-User: Defense And Homeland Security; Self-Defense; Sports; Hunting; Law Enforcement
Subsegments:
1) By Revolvers: Double-Action Revolvers; Single-Action Revolvers; Compact Revolversp; Full-Size Revolvers; Concealed Carry Revolvers
2) By Semi-Automatic Pistols: Full-Size Pistols; Compact Pistols; Subcompact Pistols; Polymer-Framed Pistols; Metal-Framed Pistols
3) By Single-Shot Handguns: Break-Action Handguns; Bolt-Action Handguns; Target Or Competition Handguns
4) By Other Types: Derringers; Machine Pistols; Pepperbox Handguns; Hybrid Or Convertible Handguns
Companies Mentioned: Diamondback Firearms LLC; Smith And Wesson Brands Inc.; Sig Sauer Inc.; Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal; CZ-USA Inc.; Heckler And Koch GmbH; GLOCK Ges.m.b.H.; Colt s Manufacturing Company LLC; Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A; Springfield Armory Inc.; Kimber Manufacturing Inc.; Israel Weapon Industries Ltd.; Browning Arms Company; Walther Arms Inc.; Kahr Arms Inc.; Kalashnikov Group; Fratelli Tanfoglio S.N.C.; Taurus Holdings Inc.; Zastava Arms d.o.o; Canik Firearms Manufacturing Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.
Table of Contents
250 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Handguns Market Characteristics
- 3. Handguns Market Trends And Strategies
- 4. Handguns Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
- 4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
- 5. Global Handguns Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Handguns PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Handguns Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Handguns Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Handguns Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Handguns Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- 6. Handguns Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Revolvers
- Semi-Automatic Pistols
- Single-Shot Handguns
- Other Types
- 6.2. Global Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Metal
- Polymer
- Composite Materials
- 6.3. Global Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Online Sales
- Offline Retail
- Specialty Stores
- 6.4. Global Handguns Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Defense And Homeland Security
- Self-Defense
- Sports
- Hunting
- Law Enforcement
- 6.5. Global Handguns Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Revolvers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Double-Action Revolvers
- Single-Action Revolvers
- Compact Revolvers
- Full-Size Revolvers
- Concealed Carry Revolvers
- 6.6. Global Handguns Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Semi-Automatic Pistols, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Full-Size Pistols
- Compact Pistols
- Subcompact Pistols
- Polymer-Framed Pistols
- Metal-Framed Pistols
- 6.7. Global Handguns Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Single-Shot Handguns, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Break-Action Handguns
- Bolt-Action Handguns
- Target Or Competition Handguns
- 6.8. Global Handguns Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Derringers
- Machine Pistols
- Pepperbox Handguns
- Hybrid Or Convertible Handguns
- 7. Handguns Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Handguns Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Handguns Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8. Asia-Pacific Handguns Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Handguns Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 9. China Handguns Market
- 9.1. China Handguns Market Overview
- 9.2. China Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.4. China Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 10. India Handguns Market
- 10.1. India Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.3. India Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11. Japan Handguns Market
- 11.1. Japan Handguns Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.4. Japan Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12. Australia Handguns Market
- 12.1. Australia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.3. Australia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13. Indonesia Handguns Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.3. Indonesia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14. South Korea Handguns Market
- 14.1. South Korea Handguns Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.4. South Korea Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15. Western Europe Handguns Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Handguns Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.4. Western Europe Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16. UK Handguns Market
- 16.1. UK Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.3. UK Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17. Germany Handguns Market
- 17.1. Germany Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.3. Germany Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18. France Handguns Market
- 18.1. France Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.3. France Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19. Italy Handguns Market
- 19.1. Italy Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.3. Italy Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20. Spain Handguns Market
- 20.1. Spain Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.3. Spain Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21. Eastern Europe Handguns Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Handguns Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.4. Eastern Europe Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22. Russia Handguns Market
- 22.1. Russia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.3. Russia Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23. North America Handguns Market
- 23.1. North America Handguns Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.4. North America Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24. USA Handguns Market
- 24.1. USA Handguns Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.4. USA Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25. Canada Handguns Market
- 25.1. Canada Handguns Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.4. Canada Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26. South America Handguns Market
- 26.1. South America Handguns Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.4. South America Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27. Brazil Handguns Market
- 27.1. Brazil Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.3. Brazil Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28. Middle East Handguns Market
- 28.1. Middle East Handguns Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.4. Middle East Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29. Africa Handguns Market
- 29.1. Africa Handguns Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Handguns Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Handguns Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.4. Africa Handguns Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 30. Handguns Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Handguns Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Handguns Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Diamondback Firearms LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Smith And Wesson Brands Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Sig Sauer Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. CZ-USA Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 31. Handguns Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. Heckler And Koch GmbH
- 31.2. GLOCK Ges.m.b.H.
- 31.3. Colt s Manufacturing Company LLC
- 31.4. Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A
- 31.5. Springfield Armory Inc.
- 31.6. Kimber Manufacturing Inc.
- 31.7. Israel Weapon Industries Ltd.
- 31.8. Browning Arms Company
- 31.9. Walther Arms Inc.
- 31.10. Kahr Arms Inc.
- 31.11. Kalashnikov Group
- 31.12. Fratelli Tanfoglio S.N.C.
- 31.13. Taurus Holdings Inc.
- 31.14. Zastava Arms d.o.o
- 31.15. Canik Firearms Manufacturing Inc.
- 32. Global Handguns Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
- 33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Handguns Market
- 34. Recent Developments In The Handguns Market
- 35. Handguns Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Handguns Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Handguns Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Handguns Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
- 36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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