Small Arms and Light Weapons Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026

Length 250 Pages

SKU # BRC20718481

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Small Arms and Light Weapons Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses small arms and light weapons 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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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for small arms and light weapons ? 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 small arms and light weapons 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, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, 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. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
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 technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
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.
Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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 company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Small Arms And Light Weapons

2) By Action: Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic

3) By Caliber: 14.5 mm, 9 mm, 12.7 mm, 5.56 mm, 14.5 mm, 7.62 mm

4) By Firing Systems: Gas Operated, Manual, Recoil Operated

5) By End-User Sector: Law Enforcement, Military And Defense, Civil And Commercial

Subsegments:

1) By Small Arms: Handguns; Rifles; Submachine Guns; Shotguns

2) By Light Weapons: Machine Guns; Grenade Launchers; Mortars; Anti-Tank Weapons

Companies Mentioned: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc; Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc; General Dynamics Corporation; SIG Sauer, Inc; Heckler & Koch GmbH; FN Herstal S.A.; Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC; Thales Group; GLOCK Gesellschaft m.b.H.; Israel Weapons Industry (IWI); Kalashnikov Group; Èeská Zbrojovka a.s; China South Industries Group (CSGC); China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC); China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco); Berette S.p.A.; PLR Systems Pvt Ltd; Armscor; Guns & Tactics Ltd; Magnum Arms; Guns Galore; BNTI Arms; Athena Security Inc; Protection Development International Corporation

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

1. Executive Summary: 1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035); 1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots; 1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market; 1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Characteristics: 2.1. Market Definition & Scope; 2.2. Market Segmentations; 2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services; 2.4. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis; 2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework; 2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology; 2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation; Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation; 2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation; 2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Supply Chain Analysis: 3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem; 3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers; 3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners; 3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Trends And Strategies: 4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends; 4.1.1 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence; 4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing; 4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity; 4.1.4 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility; 4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy; 4.2. Major Trends; 4.2.1 Development Of Modular And Multi-Caliber Small Arms; 4.2.2 Enhanced Materials For Lightweight And Durable Weapons; 4.2.3 Integration Of Smart Targeting And Fire Control Systems; 4.2.4 Expansion Of Training And Simulation Systems For Users; 4.2.5 Growth In Civilian And Security Force Demand For Compact Firearms
5. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Analysis Of End Use Industries: 5.1 Military And Defense Ground Forces; 5.2 National And Local Law Enforcement Agencies; 5.3 Private Security And Protective Services Companies; 5.4 Civilian Sport Shooting And Hunting Communities; 5.5 Correctional Institutions And Prison Security Agencies
6. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis: 7.1. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints); 7.2. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis; 7.3. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion); 7.4. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market: 8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM); 8.2. Methodology and Assumptions; 8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation; 8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis; 8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Segmentation: 9.1. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Small Arms, Light Weapons; 9.2. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Action, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic; 9.3. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; 14.5 mm, 9 mm, 12.7 mm, 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm; 9.4. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Firing Systems, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Gas Operated, Manual, Recoil Operated; 9.5. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Law Enforcement, Military And Defense, Civil And Commercial; 9.6. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Small Arms, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Handguns, Rifles, Submachine Guns, Shotguns; 9.7. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Light Weapons, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Machine Guns, Grenade Launchers, Mortars, Anti-Tank Weapons
10. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Regional And Country Analysis: 10.1. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; 10.2. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 11.1. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 11.2. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 12.1. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 12.2. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 13.1. India Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 14.1. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 14.2. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 15.1. Australia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 16.1. Indonesia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 17.1. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 17.2. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 18.1. Taiwan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 18.2. Taiwan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 19.1. South East Asia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 19.2. South East Asia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 20.1. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 20.2. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 21.1. UK Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 22.1. Germany Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 23.1. France Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 24.1. Italy Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 25.1. Spain Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 26.1. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 26.2. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 27.1. Russia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 28.1. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 28.2. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 29.1. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 29.2. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 30.1. Canada Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 30.2. Canada Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 31.1. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 31.2. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 32.1. Brazil Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 33.1. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 33.2. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: 34.1. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 34.2. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Action, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles: 36.1. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024; 36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share); 36.2. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market - Company Scoring Matrix; 36.2.1. Market Revenues; 36.2.2. Product Innovation Score; 36.2.3. Brand Recognition; 36.3. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Company Profiles; 36.3.1. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.2. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.3. General Dynamics Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.4. SIG Sauer, Inc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.5. Heckler & Koch GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Other Major And Innovative Companies: FN Herstal S.A., Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC, Thales Group, GLOCK Gesellschaft m.b.H., Israel Weapons Industry (IWI), Kalashnikov Group, Èeská Zbrojovka a.s, China South Industries Group (CSGC), China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), Berette S.p.A., PLR Systems Pvt Ltd, Armscor, Guns & Tactics Ltd, Magnum Arms
38. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Small Arms And Light Weapons Market
40. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies: 40.1 Small Arms And Light Weapons Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities; 40.2 Small Arms And Light Weapons Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities; 40.3 Small Arms And Light Weapons Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies; 40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies; 40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix: 41.1. Abbreviations; 41.2. Currencies; 41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates; 41.4. Research Inquiries; 41.5. The Business Research Company; 41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer

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