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A gun is a weapon that fires projectiles such as bullets, shells, or other objects with explosive power through a metal tube. Gun accessories, such as sights, scopes, silencers, compensators, and laser pointers, enhance a gun's performance or precision.
The primary product types of shooting and gun accessories are air rifles, air pistols, and others. An air rifle refers to a compressed air gun shooting pellets down a rifled barrel, powered by pressurized air produced by an engine. Pellet guns, also known as BB guns, are popular in law enforcement and competitive sports, distributed online and offline.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the shooting and gun accessories market by increasing costs of imported optics, precision-machined components, polymers, and electronic sighting systems. North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-quality accessories, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven manufacturing. These tariffs are raising retail prices and impacting consumer purchasing decisions. However, they are also supporting domestic accessory manufacturing, local machining capabilities, and innovation in cost-optimized and compliant product designs.
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The shooting and gun accessories market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.74 billion in 2025 to $9.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of competitive shooting sports, growth in recreational shooting activities, availability of standardized firearm accessories, rising consumer interest in accuracy enhancement, expansion of shooting clubs and facilities.
The shooting and gun accessories market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart optics and sensors, rising demand for lightweight and durable accessories, expansion of professional training applications, growing focus on regulated accessory compliance, increasing digital retail penetration. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for precision shooting accessories, rising adoption of optical and laser-based sighting systems, growing use of modular and customizable gun attachments, expansion of online accessory sales channels, enhanced focus on safety and compliance gear.
The expansion of the e-commerce industry is expected to drive the growth of the shooting and gun accessories market in the coming years. The e-commerce industry, or electronic commerce, involves the online buying and selling of goods and services. The growth of the e-commerce industry is driven by rising internet and smartphone penetration, which allows consumers to conveniently browse, compare, and purchase products online at any time, thereby increasing the adoption of digital shopping channels. E-commerce platforms offer a wider selection of shooting and gun accessories, enabling customers to access a variety of options, brands, and models that may not be easily available through physical retail outlets. For example, in February 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government body, estimated US retail e-commerce sales reached $285.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting a 0.8 percent increase (+-1.1%) compared with the third quarter of 2023. Therefore, the growing e-commerce industry is contributing to the growth of the shooting and gun accessories market.
Major companies in the shooting and gun accessories market are actively developing advanced technologies, such as biometric guns, to expand their customer base and boost sales and revenue. Biofire Technologies, a US-based firearm manufacturing company, introduced the 9mm smart handgun in April 2023. This innovative firearm employs biometric recognition technology, ensuring that only authorized individuals can operate or access the weapon. The smart gun's features, including LED indicators, automatic locking mechanisms, and infrared sensors, cater to individual preferences and enhance user security.
In April 2024, Daisy Manufacturing, a U.S.-based airgun manufacturer, announced its acquisition of Crosman Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to streamline operations and enhance Crosman's growth potential under Daisy's experienced management. Crosman Corporation, also based in the U.S., is a manufacturer and supplier of shooting sports products, with a long history in airgun design and a tradition of producing pellet and BB guns.
Major companies operating in the shooting and gun accessories market are Beretta Holding S.p.A., Remington Arms Company LLC, Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., SIG SAUER Inc., Sturm Ruger & Co Inc., Taurus International Manufacturing Inc., Fabrique Nationale Herstal, Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta SpA, Heckler & Koch GmbH, Colt's Manufacturing Company, AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS INC., O.F. Mossberg & Sons lnc., Hatsan Arms Company, Browning Arms Company, Kimber Mfg. Inc., Umarex USA, Savage Arms lnc., Glock Ges.m.b.H., Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., Daisy Outdoor Products lnc., Feinwerkbau GmbH, Daniel Defense Inc., Gamo Outdoor S.L.U, H-S Precision Inc., Benelli Armi SpA, ahg-Anschutz Handels GmbH, ArmaLite Inc., Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport GmbH & Co KG, Webley & Scott, Les Baer Custom Inc., LWRC International LLC, Nighthawk Custom, Wilson Combat, Ed Brown Products Inc., STI International Inc., Magnum Research Inc.
North America was the largest region in the shooting and gun accessories market in 2025. The regions covered in the shooting and gun accessories market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the shooting and gun accessories market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The shooting and gun accessories market consists of sales of variable pump air rifles, break action air rifles, nitro piston air rifles, nitro piston 2 air rifles, precharged pneumatic (PCP) rifles, and CO2 air rifles as well as air pistols including CO2 pellet pistol, CO2 BB pistol, blowback air pistol, PCP air pistol. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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