North America Small Arms Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The North America Small Arms Market is Segmented by End User (Civil and Law Enforcement and Military), Type (Handgun, Machine Gun, Shotgun, and Rifle), and Geography (United States and Canada). The report offers market size and forecasts for all the above segments in value (USD million).

North America Small Arms Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

North America Small Arms Market Size

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North America Small Arms Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2020 - 2023
CAGR 3.20 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

North America Small Arms Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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North America Small Arms Market Analysis

The North America Small Arms Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.2% during the forecast period.

  • The COVID-19 pandemic had a minimal impact on the small arms market. While a few manufacturers experienced supply chain issues and contract delays, there was no significant drop in small arms revenue for market players in 2020 and 2021.
  • According to data, there is a higher demand for ammunition from military users due to increased usage. The minimum carry count of ammunition per soldier is over 120 rounds or 4 magazines for assault rifles. In contrast, law enforcement personnel carry barely 60 rounds per person for their handguns and rifles.
  • Popular and capable assault rifles can fire either 5.56- or 7.62-mm ammunition, and most countries in the study scope have a high preference for the Russian Ak-47 rifles. However, 12.7 mm or .50 caliber ammunition is in higher demand for military roles, while private and law enforcement users tend to use 9 mm and .45 caliber ammunition more often.
  • North American countries are replacing their aging ammunition with fresh stock, which has a longer lifespan and improved storage and handling safety compared to ammunition manufactured a decade ago. This is a key driving factor for the market during the forecast period.

North America Small Arms Industry Overview

The small arms market in North America is fragmented, with the presence of major players such as Sig Saur GmbH, FN Herstal SA, Heckler & Koch GmbH, Sturm, Ruger & Co, and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Furthermore, North American countries are increasing their local small arms manufacturing capabilities, and competition in the market is expected to intensify further in the coming years.

North America Small Arms Market Leaders

  1. Sig Saur GmbH

  2. FN Herstal SA

  3. Heckler & Koch GmbH

  4. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

  5. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
North America Small Arms Market Concentration
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North America Small Arms Market News

  • October 2022: The Canadian government announced that MD Charlton had been awarded a contract worth USD 3.2 million to supply new pistols for the Canadian Army. National Defence Minister Anita Anand made the announcement, revealing that as part of the agreement, the British Columbia-based company would provide 7,000 C22 full-frame modular handguns (Sig Sauer P320), along with holster systems, spares, and training.
  • March 2022: The US Army announced its intention to acquire 29,000 next-generation rifles and machine guns for testing purposes through grants.

North America Small Arms Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By End User
    • 5.1.1 Civil and Law Enforcement
    • 5.1.2 Military
  • 5.2 By Type
    • 5.2.1 Handgun
    • 5.2.2 Machine Gun
    • 5.2.3 Shotgun
    • 5.2.4 Rifle
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 United States
    • 5.3.2 Canada

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share**
  • 6.2 Company Profiles*
    • 6.2.1 Sig Saur GmbH
    • 6.2.2 FN Herstal SA
    • 6.2.3 Heckler & Koch GmbH
    • 6.2.4 Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
    • 6.2.5 Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
    • 6.2.6 Colt Canada
    • 6.2.7 Cadex Defence
    • 6.2.8 Para USA

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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North America Small Arms Industry Segmentation

Small arms are firearms designed for personal use, typically carried and operated by an individual. They include handguns, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, and light machine guns, among others. Small arms are commonly used by the military, law enforcement, and civilians for self-defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

The North American small arms market is segmented by end-user, type, and geography. By end-user, the market is segmented into civil and law enforcement and military. By type, the market is segmented into handguns, machine guns, shotguns, and rifles. By geography, the market is segmented into the United States and Canada. The report also covers the sizes and forecasts for the market in major countries across different regions.

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been provided in value (USD million).

By End User Civil and Law Enforcement
Military
By Type Handgun
Machine Gun
Shotgun
Rifle
By Geography United States
Canada
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North America Small Arms Market Research FAQs

What is the current North America Small Arms Market size?

The North America Small Arms Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.2% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in North America Small Arms Market?

Sig Saur GmbH, FN Herstal SA, Heckler & Koch GmbH, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. are the major companies operating in the North America Small Arms Market.

What years does this North America Small Arms Market cover?

The report covers the North America Small Arms Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the North America Small Arms Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

North America Small Arms Industry Report

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