Gunshot Detection Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers Global Gunshot Detection Systems Market Companies and it is Segmented by Type (Indoor and Outdoor), Application (Defense and Law Enforcement), Installation (Fixed Installation and Vehicle Installation), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR > 8.00 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

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Gunshot Detection Systems Market Analysis

The gunshot detection systems market is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 8% during the forecast period.

  • The global gunshot detection market witnessed unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges faced by manufacturers in receiving parts and components to manufacture the gunshot detection systems owing to border restrictions by various countries led to delays in the production process. Moreover, layoffs by various companies owing to the pandemic led to a decrease in the workforce which further led to delays in order deliveries and production processes, thereby leading to companies incurring heavy losses.
  • The market showcased a strong recovery post-COVID due to increased demand from various countries for the purchase of advanced gunshot detection systems to curb rising public shootings will lead to growth in the market in coming years.
  • In the present scenario, governments worldwide are also planning to invest in advanced gun control detection systems, which can be used to increase public safety and security. Various manufacturers of gunshot detection systems are manufacturing advanced products by making use of standardized protocols such as RTSP, which can seamlessly integrate with most existing security camera and video management systems that are already in place and thus detect gunshots or even analyze the structure of a gun and alert the concerned authorities.
  • In addition, manufacturers have also made advancements in integrating newer technologies into their products by developing a newer range of gunshot detection systems that can proactively spot, assist, and prevent a major catastrophe. Thus, an increase in the number of mass shootings, a surge in the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), and an increase in the utilization of gunshot detection systems, coupled with an increase in the need for advanced gunshot detection systems in various countries, will help to boost the market during the forecast period.

Gunshot Detection Systems Market Trends

The Law Enforcement Segment Is Anticipated to Grow with the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

  • The law enforcement segment is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing number of cases related to the public shooting in various countries as well as the growth in the number of gunshot detection systems that law enforcement agencies are currently acquiring to curb the widespread death due to public shootings globally is expected to boost the growth of the market in the coming years.
  • To address the persistent and complex issue of violence in their communities, many law enforcement agencies have begun using technologies that better inform them of firearm shootings and aid their investigations of such incidents. One such tool is gunshot detection technology (GDT). This system uses a network of outdoor acoustic sensors to automatically detect, verify, and rapidly notify police dispatchers and officers of the specific times and locations of firearm discharges.
  • Police departments are continuously adopting new technologies to improve how they investigate and solve crime. Currently, law enforcement agencies worldwide are integrating acoustic gunshot detection systems (AGDs), commonly known by the brand name Shotspotter, into their policing strategies. AGDs are comprised of outdoor sound sensors that alert police to geographic locations of gunfire. Moreover, AGDs help police more quickly identify shooting scenes, respond, and ensure emergency medical services are quickly obtained.
  • The sensors also help determine the number of shooters in an area and whether the sound c/ame from a semi-automatic weapon. Additionally, the technology can identify when shots are fired from a moving vehicle and the direction the vehicle is heading. Although such devices are costly, ranging from USD 65,000 to USD 85,000 per square mile, with a minimum coverage area of three-square miles, law enforcement agencies are leasing the gunshot detection systems as leasing the equipment can reduce upfront costs, which helps make the price more manageable for some departments.
  • Moreover, in recent times, various new developments regarding the usage of gunshot detection systems by law enforcement agencies have been highlighted worldwide. For instance, in February 2022, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police announced that they plan to test gunshot detection systems on the city's near east side in the latest effort to combat rising violent crime in Indiana's capital.
  • According to Indianapolis law enforcement officers, the technology that pinpoints gunfire's location and sends the information to police will allow officers to better respond to shots fired incidents. Moreover, the new systems are being placed across the country owing to the increasing number of homicides in recent years in Indianapolis.
  • Thus, the increase in the number of law enforcement agencies globally acquiring advanced gunshot detection technology, as well as various governments globally investing in equipping law enforcement agencies with advanced gunshot detection technologies, will have a positive outlook on the market going forward. Such developments will lead to gunshot detection technologies witnessing growth during the forecast period.
Gunshot Detection Systems Market: Mass Shootings in the United States (Units), 2018-2022

North America Will Showcase Remarkable Growth During The Forecast Period

  • North America is projected to show the highest growth during the forecast period. Growing investments by the United States government in equipping officials with advanced gunshot detection technologies coupled with various key players in the market will lead to the market witnessing growth in the coming years.
  • According to the data presented by Gun Violence Archive, which counts shootings where four or more people are killed or injured, excluding the gunman, it has tracked 131 public shooting incidents in the United States since the start of 2023. Moreover, the number of mass shootings till March 2023 was higher than in previous years.
  • In 2020, 2021, and 2022, the United States witnessed 610, 690, and 647 mass shooting incidents, respectively, in which more than four people were killed or injured. In 2019, the total number of gun-related deaths in the United States was 33,599. In 2022, the number of deaths rose to 44,290, a 31% increase. Most of these deaths are suicides by firearm, followed by homicides. One of the main reasons behind the increasing number of public shootings is the increase in the number of gun ownership in the United States.
  • According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation data, 16.4 million gun sales took place in 2022. As of 2020, gun sales in the United States reached a record of 23 million, an increase of 65% compared to 2019. On the other hand, various law enforcement departments in the United States are now looking forward to actively procuring new and advanced gunshot detection systems which can help them to identify the nature of the gunshot and the direction of the sound, thereby making it easier for law enforcement agencies to be the first responders at the scene of the shooting and apprehend the shooter.
  • For instance, in December 2022, a new portable gunshot detection system that can provide critical information about outdoor shooting incidents almost instantaneously to first responders is now being developed. The system, namedshooter detection system (SDS) Outdoor, has been developed in collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) of Rowley, MA.
  • Moreover, the portable system is an enhancement to the current commercial, off-the-shelf guardian indoor active shooter detection system. In addition, SDS Outdoor uses two factors, the sound, and flash of the gunshot, to detect and validate each gunshot, thereby drastically reducing false positives.
  • Thus, the increase in gun sales as well as mass shooting incidents, will lead to the United States witnessing significant growth in gun detection systems during the forecast period.
Gunshot Detection Systems Market, Growth Rate by Region (2023 - 2028)

Gunshot Detection Systems Industry Overview

The market for gunshot detection systems is moderately consolidated due to the presence of several sensor manufacturers and related software providers. Some of the most prominent gunshot detection systems market players are ACOEM Group, ShotSpotter Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, THALES, and the Qinetiq Group, amongst others.

Various companies are now focused on growth strategies, which include the development and launch of new gunshot detection products, product approvals, and patents. Moreover, an expanded product portfolio of advanced gunshot detection solutions, as well as increased investments in R&D and strategic acquisitions, would be the key factors that would lead to these players dominating the market during the forecast period.

Gunshot Detection Systems Market Leaders

  1. ShotSpotter Inc.

  2. Raytheon Technologies Corporation

  3. THALES

  4. The QinetiQ Group

  5. ACOEM Group

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Gunshot Detection Systems Market News

January 2023: The Department of Homeland Security announced that its science and technology directorate developed a portable gunshot detection system in collaboration with the Massachusetts-based Shooter Detection Systems company. Moreover, according to the department, the system known as SDS Outdoor can provide critical information about outdoor shooting incidents almost instantaneously to the first responders.

March 2022: The mayor of Syracuse, New York, United States, announced that the gunshot detection of the city had gone live on the north wall of Syracuse University. Moreover, the system will be able to detect and locate gunshot activity and automatically alert the Syracuse Police Department to enable a faster and more precise response to incidents. Moreover, the expansion of the system, which accounts for USD 171,000, has been funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) pandemic relief.

Gunshot Detection Systems Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      3. 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Type

      1. 5.1.1 Indoor

      2. 5.1.2 Outdoor

    2. 5.2 Application

      1. 5.2.1 Defense

      2. 5.2.2 Law Enforcement

    3. 5.3 Installation

      1. 5.3.1 Fixed Installation

      2. 5.3.2 Vehicle Installation

    4. 5.4 Geography

      1. 5.4.1 North America

        1. 5.4.1.1 United States

        2. 5.4.1.2 Canada

      2. 5.4.2 Europe

        1. 5.4.2.1 Germany

        2. 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 5.4.2.3 France

        4. 5.4.2.4 Rest of Europe

      3. 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.4.3.1 China

        2. 5.4.3.2 India

        3. 5.4.3.3 Japan

        4. 5.4.3.4 South Korea

        5. 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.4.4 Latin America

        1. 5.4.4.1 Brazil

        2. 5.4.4.2 Mexico

        3. 5.4.4.3 Rest of Latin America

      5. 5.4.5 Middle-East & Africa

        1. 5.4.5.1 United Arab Emirates

        2. 5.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia

        3. 5.4.5.3 South Africa

        4. 5.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Vendor Market Share

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles

      1. 6.2.1 ACOEM

      2. 6.2.2 ShotSpotter Inc.

      3. 6.2.3 Raytheon Technologies Corporation

      4. 6.2.4 THALES

      5. 6.2.5 The QinetiQ Group

      6. 6.2.6 Israel Aerospace Industries

      7. 6.2.7 ArianeGroup

      8. 6.2.8 Databuoy

      9. 6.2.9 ASELSAN A.S.

      10. 6.2.10 Microflown AVISA

      11. 6.2.11 Tracer Technology Systems, Inc.

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Gunshot Detection Systems Industry Segmentation

A gunfire locator or gunshot detection system is a system that detects and conveys the location of gunfire or other weapon fire using acoustic, vibration, optical, or potentially other types of sensors, as well as a combination of such sensors. These systems are used by law enforcement, security, military, government offices, schools, and businesses to identify the source and, in some cases, the direction of gunfire and/or the type of weapon fired. Moreover, gunshot detection systems possess three main components, namely, an array of microphones or sensors (accelerometers, infrared detectors, etc.), which are either co-located or geographically dispersed; a processing unit and a user interface that displays the gunfire alerts.

The gunshot detection systems market is segmented based on type, application, installation, and geography. By type, the market has been segmented into indoor and outdoor. By application, the market has been segmented into defense and law enforcement. By installation, the market has been segmented into fixed installation and vehicle installation. By geography, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The market sizing and forecasts have been provided in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Type
Indoor
Outdoor
Application
Defense
Law Enforcement
Installation
Fixed Installation
Vehicle Installation
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle-East & Africa
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Gunshot Detection Systems Market Research FAQs

The Gunshot Detection Systems Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

ShotSpotter Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, THALES, The QinetiQ Group and ACOEM Group are the major companies operating in the Gunshot Detection Systems Market.

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Gunshot Detection Systems Market.

The report covers the Gunshot Detection Systems Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Gunshot Detection Systems Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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Gunshot Detection Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)