Small Arms And Light Weapons Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2032

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Table Of Contents

3. List Of Figures

4. List Of Tables

5. Report Structure

6. Introduction and Market Characteristics
6.1. General Market Definition
6.2. Summary
6.3. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Definition and Segmentations
6.4. Segmentation By Type
6.4.1. Small Arms
6.4.2. Light Weapons
6.5. Segmentation By End-User Sector
6.5.1. Military And Defense
6.5.2. Law Enforcement
6.5.3. Civil And Commercial
6.6. Segmentation By Caliber
6.6.1. 14.5 mm
6.6.2. 12.7 mm
6.6.3. 9 mm
6.6.4. 7.62 mm
6.6.5. 5.56 mm
6.6.6. More Than 14.5 mm
6.7. Segmentation By Action
6.7.1. Manual and Semi-Automatic
6.7.2. Automatic
6.8. Segmentation By Firing Systems
6.8.1. Recoil-Operated
6.8.2. Gas-Operated
6.8.3. Manual

7. Major Market Trends
7.1. Polymers Are Being Used To Make Light Weapons And Ammunitions
7.2. Design Upgradations And Modularity For Military-Style Weapons
7.3. Use Of 3-D Printing Technology For Producing Small Arms
7.4. Laser Technology Gaining Popularity In This Sector
7.5. Day/Night Decamouflage Technology For Light Weapons
7.6. Rise In Mergers And Acquisitions

8. Russia-Ukraine War Impact

9. Global Market Size and Growth
9.1. Market Size
9.2. Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
9.2.1. Market Drivers 2017 - 2022
9.2.2. Market Restraints 2017 - 2022
9.3. Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
9.3.1. Market Drivers 2022 - 2027
9.3.2. Market Restraints 2022 - 2027

10. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market Segmentation
10.1. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.2. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.3. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Caliber, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.4. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Action, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.5. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Firing Systems, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

11. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Regional and Country Analysis
11.1. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.2. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

12. Asia-Pacific Market
12.1. Summary
12.2. Asia-Pacific Market Overview
12.2.1. Region Information
12.2.2. Market Information
12.2.3. Background Information
12.2.4. Government Initiatives
12.2.5. Regulations
12.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
12.2.7. Major Associations
12.2.8. Taxes levied
12.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
12.2.10. Investments
12.2.11. Major Companies
12.3. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.4. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.5. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.6. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.7. Asia-Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: Country Analysis
12.8. China Market
12.9. Summary
12.10. China Market Overview
12.10.1. Country Information
12.10.2. Market Information
12.10.3. Background Information
12.10.4. Government Initiatives
12.10.5. Regulations
12.10.6. Regulatory Bodies
12.10.7. Major Associations
12.10.8. Taxes levied
12.10.9. Corporate tax structure
12.10.10. Major Companies
12.11. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.12. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.13. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.14. China Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.15. India Market
12.16. India Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.17. India Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.18. India Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.19. India Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.20. Japan Market
12.21. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.22. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.23. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.24. Japan Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.25. Australia Market
12.26. Australia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.27. Australia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.28. Australia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.29. Australia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.30. Indonesia Market
12.31. Indonesia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.32. Indonesia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.33. Indonesia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.34. Indonesia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.35. South Korea Market
12.36. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.37. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.38. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.39. South Korea Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

13. Western Europe Market
13.1. Summary
13.2. Western Europe Market Overview
13.2.1. Region Information
13.2.2. Market Information
13.2.3. Background Information
13.2.4. Government Initiatives
13.2.5. Regulations
13.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
13.2.7. Major Associations
13.2.8. Taxes levied
13.2.9. Corporate tax structure
13.2.10. Investments
13.2.11. Major Companies
13.3. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
13.4. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
13.5. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.6. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.7. Western Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: Country Analysis
13.8. UK Market
13.9. UK Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
13.10. UK Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
13.11. UK Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.12. UK Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.13. Germany Market
13.14. Germany Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
13.15. Germany Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
13.16. Germany Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.17. Germany Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.18. France Market
13.19. France Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
13.20. France Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
13.21. France Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.22. France Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

14. Eastern Europe Market
14.1. Summary
14.2. Eastern Europe Market Overview
14.2.1. Region Information
14.2.2. Market Information
14.2.3. Background Information
14.2.4. Government Initiatives
14.2.5. Regulations
14.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
14.2.7. Major Associations
14.2.8. Taxes Levied
14.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
14.2.10. Investments
14.2.11. Major Companies
14.3. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
14.4. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
14.5. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.6. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.7. Eastern Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: Country Analysis
14.8. Russia Market
14.9. Russia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
14.10. Russia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
14.11. Russia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.12. Russia Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

15. North America Market
15.1. Summary
15.2. North America Market Overview
15.2.1. Region Information
15.2.2. Market Information
15.2.3. Background Information
15.2.4. Government Initiatives
15.2.5. Regulations
15.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
15.2.7. Major Associations
15.2.8. Taxes Levied
15.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
15.2.10. Investments
15.2.11. Major Companies
15.3. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
15.4. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
15.5. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.6. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.7. North America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: Country Analysis
15.8. USA Market
15.9. Summary
15.10. USA Market Overview
15.10.1. Country Information
15.10.2. Market Information
15.10.3. Background Information
15.10.4. Government Initiatives
15.10.5. Regulations
15.10.6. Regulatory Bodies
15.10.7. Major Associations
15.10.8. Taxes Levied
15.10.9. Corporate Tax Structure
15.10.10. Investments
15.10.11. Major Companies
15.11. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
15.12. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
15.13. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.14. USA Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

16. South America Market
16.1. Summary
16.2. South America Market Overview
16.2.1. Region Information
16.2.2. Market Information
16.2.3. Background Information
16.2.4. Government Initiatives
16.2.5. Regulations
16.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
16.2.7. Major Associations
16.2.8. Taxes Levied
16.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
16.2.10. Investments
16.2.11. Major Companies
16.3. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
16.4. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
16.5. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
16.6. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
16.7. South America Small Arms And Light Weapons Market: Country Analysis
16.8. Brazil Market
16.9. Brazil Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
16.10. Brazil Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
16.11. Brazil Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
16.12. Brazil Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

17. Middle East Market
17.1. Summary
17.2. Middle East Market Overview
17.2.1. Region Information
17.2.2. Market Information
17.2.3. Background Information
17.2.4. Government Initiatives
17.2.5. Regulations
17.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
17.2.7. Major Associations
17.2.8. Taxes Levied
17.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
17.2.10. Investments
17.2.11. Major Companies
17.3. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
17.4. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
17.5. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
17.6. Middle East Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

18. Africa Market
18.1. Summary
18.2. Africa Market Overview
18.2.1. Region Information
18.2.2. Market Information
18.2.3. Background Information
18.2.4. Government Initiatives
18.2.5. Regulations
18.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
18.2.7. Major Associations
18.2.8. Taxes Levied
18.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
18.2.10. Investments
18.2.11. Major Companies
18.3. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
18.4. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
18.5. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
18.6. Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By End-User Sector, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

19. Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

20. Company Profiles
20.1. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation
20.1.1. Company Overview
20.1.2. Products And Services
20.1.3. Business Strategy
20.1.4. Financial Overview
20.2. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
20.2.1. Company Overview
20.2.2. Products And Services
20.2.3. Business Strategy
20.2.4. Financial Overview
20.3. General Dynamics Corporation
20.3.1. Company Overview
20.3.2. Products And Services
20.3.3. Business Strategy
20.3.4. Financial Overview
20.4. SIG Sauer,Inc
20.4.1. Company Overview
20.4.2. Products And Services
20.4.3. Business Strategy
20.4.4. Financial Overview
20.5. Heckler & Koch GmbH
20.5.1. Company Overview
20.5.2. Products And Services
20.5.3. Business Strategy
20.5.4. Financial Overview

21. Key Mergers And Acquisitions
21.1. Beretta Holding Acquired Ruag Ammotec.
21.2. Thales Completes The Acquisition Of RUAG S&T
21.3. Lockheed Martin Corporation Acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc
21.4. Ceska Zbrojovka Group Acquired Colt Holding Company LLC
21.5. Sturm, Ruger, And Company Acquired Marlin Firearms Assets
21.6. Vista Outdoor Inc, Acquired Remington Outdoor Company
21.7. Compagnie de Développement de l’Eau (CDE) Acquired Majority Stake In H&K AG
21.8. Leidos Completes Acquisition Of L3Harris Technologies
21.9. Elbit Systems Acquired IMI Systems

22. Opportunities And Strategies
22.1. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market In 2027 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
22.2. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market In 2027 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
22.3. Global Small Arms And Light Weapons Market In 2027 - Growth Strategies
22.3.1. Market Trend Based Strategies
22.3.2. Competitor Strategies

23. Small Arms And Light Weapons Market, Conclusions And Recommendations
23.1. Conclusions
23.2. Recommendations
23.2.1. Product
23.2.2. Place
23.2.3. Price
23.2.4. Promotion
23.2.5. People

24. Appendix
24.1. Market Data Sources
24.2. Research Methodology
24.3. Currencies
24.4. About the Publisher
24.5. Copyright and Disclaimer

Executive Summary

This report describes and explains the small arms and light weapons market and covers 2017 to 2022, termed the historic period, and 2022 to 2027 termed the forecast period, along with further forecasts for the period 2027-2032. The report evaluates the market across each region and for the major economies within each region.

The small arms and light weapons market reached a value of nearly $12,075.9 million in 2022, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% since 2017. The market is expected to grow from $12,075.9 million in 2022 to $15,210.7 million in 2027 at a rate of 4.7%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2027 and reach $18,290.8 million in 2032.

Growth in the historic period resulted from rise in disposable income, emerging market growth, increase in urban warfare, increase in domestic violence, rise in military expenditure and growing incidence of drug trafficking and terrorist activities. Going forward, increasing defense spending and military modernization programs will drive the growth of the market.

The small arms and light weapons market is segmented by type into small arms and light weapons. The light weapons market was the largest segment of the small arms and light weapons market segmented by type accounting for 57.9% of the total in 2022. Going forward, the light weapons market is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by type, at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2022-2027.

The small arms and light weapons market is segmented by end-user sector into law enforcement, military & defense, and civil & commercial. The law enforcement market was the largest segment of the small arms and light weapons market segmented by end-user sector accounting for 46.8% of the total in 2022. Going forward, the law enforcement market is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by end-user sector, at a CAGR of 4.9% during 2022-2027.

The small arms and light weapons market is segmented by caliber into more than 14.5 mm, 9 mm, 12.7 mm, 5.56 mm, 14.5 mm, and 7.62 mm. The more than 14.5 mm market was the largest segment of the small arms and light weapons market segmented by caliber accounting for 30.6% of the total in 2022. Going forward, the 12.7 mm market is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by caliber, at a CAGR of 5.3% during 2022-2027.

The small arms and light weapons market is segmented by action into manual and semi-automatic and automatic. The manual and semi-automatic market was the largest segment of the small arms and light weapons market segmented by action accounting for 52.8% of the total in 2022. Going forward, the automatic market is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by action, at a CAGR of 7.5% during 2022-2027.

The small arms and light weapons market is segmented by firing systems into gas operated, manual, and recoil operated. The gas operated market was the largest segment of the small arms and light weapons market segmented by firing systems accounting for 45.8% of the total in 2022. Going forward, the recoil operated market is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by firing systems, at a CAGR of 6.9% during 2022-2027.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the small arms and light weapons market, accounting for 31.4% of the total in 2022. It was followed by North America, and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the small arms and light weapons market will be Eastern Europe, and North America where growth will be at CAGRs of 8.7% and 6.0% respectively. These will be followed by Asia Pacific, and South America where the markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 4.6% and 2.8% respectively.

The small arms and light weapons market is slightly concentrated, with a few large players dominating the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 32.35% of the total market in 2021. The market concentration can be attributed to the high entry barriers and high costs associated with expansion. Going forward the market is expected to experience further consolidation with the rising number of mergers and collaboration among players in the market. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. was the largest competitor with 7.44% share of the market, followed by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. with 6.71%, General Dynamics Corporation with 5.51%, SIG Sauer, Inc with 3.58%, Heckler & Koch GmbH with 2.67%, FN Herstal S.A. with 2.02%, Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC with 1.84%, Raytheon with 1.29%, Thales Group with 0.92% and GLOCK Gesellschaft m.b.H. with 0.37%.

The top opportunities in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by type will arise in the light weapons segment, which will gain $1,969.5 million of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by end-user sector will arise in the law enforcement segment, which will gain $1,512.2 million of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by caliber will arise in the 9 mm segment, which will gain $951.9 million of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by action will arise in the automatic segment, which will gain $2,476.9 million of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the small arms and light weapons market segmented by firing systems will arise in the gas operated segment, which will gain $1,685.9 million of global annual sales by 2027. The small arms and light weapons market size will gain the most in the USA at $998.2 million.

Market-trend-based strategies for the small arms and light weapons market include polymers to make light weapons and ammunitions, design upgradations and modularity for military-style weapons, use of 3-d printing technology for producing small arms, laser technology, day/night de camouflage technology for light weapons, and rise in mergers and acquisitions.

Player-adopted strategies in the small arms and light weapons market include enhancing business position in the compact concealed carry firearm market, offering customized products to customers through the launch of new products, offering next generation squad weapons, offering quality and low-cost products to customers through innovative product launches, and launch of new products.

To take advantage of the opportunities, the publisher recommends the small arms and light weapons companies to focus on use of polymers to make light weapons and ammunitions, focus on design upgrades and modularity for military-style weapons, focus on using 3-d printing technology for producing small arms, focus on laser light modules, use day/night decamouflage technology for light weapons, expand in emerging markets, continue to focus on developed markets, focus on mergers and acquisitions, provide competitively priced offerings, continue to use B2B promotions, continue to target fast-growing end-users.

• Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc
• Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc
• General Dynamics Corporation
• SIG Sauer, Inc
• Heckler & Koch GmbH

Methodology