Gunshot Detection System Market Report 2025

The gunshot detection system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $1.57 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in urban gun violence, rise in adoption by law enforcement agencies, increased public safety concerns, rise in investments in smart city projects, and increased incidents of mass shootings.

The gunshot detection system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. Factors contributing to this anticipated growth include the broader implementation of these systems in educational institutions and campuses, rising interest in AI-powered detection technologies, expanding defense and homeland security expenditures, enhanced emphasis on real-time emergency interventions, and the increasing adoption of automated surveillance tools. Notable trends likely to shape the market during this period include progress in acoustic sensor designs, deeper AI and machine learning integration, the emergence of mobile detection platforms, innovation in real-time notification mechanisms, and the evolution of cloud-based detection technologies.

The rise in gun-related incidents is expected to propel the growth of the gunshot detection system market going forward. Gun-related incidents refer to events involving the use, possession, or discharge of firearms, including crimes such as shootings, armed assaults, and offenses involving imitation weapons. Gun-related incidents are increasing due to the growing availability of firearms, which makes it easier for individuals to access and misuse them in criminal activities. Gunshot detection systems are useful for gun-related incidents as they enable rapid identification and location of gunfire, allowing law enforcement to respond quickly, improve public safety, and potentially prevent further violence. For instance, in September 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, firearm-related offenses rose by 6% to 6,447 in the year ending March 2024, up from 6,060 in the previous year, primarily driven by a 23% increase in offenses involving imitation firearms. Therefore, the rise in gun-related incidents is driving the growth of the gunshot detection system market.

Major players in the gunshot detection system market are increasingly investing in the development of advanced software-based detection solutions to improve precision, minimize false alarms, and accelerate alert notifications. These systems leverage sophisticated algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to process and analyze acoustic data to identify gunshots. For example, in April 2025, SignalQ, a US-based tech company, introduced SignalQ V1.0, a software-centric gunshot detection solution that functions on existing infrastructure such as smartphones and networked devices. This eliminates the reliance on dedicated sensor hardware. Utilizing real-time audio processing and edge computing, the system delivers accurate alerts with detailed timing and location to first responders. Originally refined through extensive field testing with the U.S. Army, it provides military-level precision and is optimized for affordable, scalable implementation in urban areas, schools, and public environments.

In August 2023, SoundThinking, Inc., a U.S.-based security solutions provider, completed the acquisition of SafePointe LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition allowed SoundThinking to extend its gunshot detection offerings into indoor environments, complementing its existing outdoor capabilities and enhancing its comprehensive public safety technology portfolio. SafePointe LLC, also based in the U.S., is known for its expertise in providing gunshot detection systems.

Major players in the gunshot detection system market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Thales S.A., Rheinmetall AG, ArianeGroup SAS, ASELSAN A.S., QinetiQ Group plc, ACOEM Group, Safety Dynamics Inc., V5 Systems Inc., AmberBox Inc., Databuoy Corporation, Louroe Electronics Inc., Microflown AVISA B.V., Omnilert LLC, Response Technologies, Shooter Detection Systems LLC, Sound Thinking, SST Inc., EAGL Technology Inc.

North America was the largest region in the gunshot detection system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in gunshot detection system report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the gunshot detection system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

A gunshot detection system refers to a technology-driven setup created to automatically recognize, pinpoint, and notify authorities about the occurrence of gunfire. These systems utilize a network of acoustic sensors, and sometimes integrate infrared or optical sensors, to detect the distinct acoustic signature of a gunshot, identify its precise location in real time, and relay this information to emergency services for quicker and more efficient incident response.

The primary product categories within gunshot detection systems include acoustic systems, optical systems, radar systems, and multi-sensor systems. Acoustic systems are technologies that detect and determine the origin of gunshots by analyzing the sound waves produced by firearm discharges. These systems can be installed in various configurations, including fixed locations, soldier-mounted units, and vehicle-based setups. The systems are applicable in both indoor and outdoor environments and serve a wide range of end users such as commercial enterprises, military and defense sectors, law enforcement bodies, and others.

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The gunshot detection system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as real-time location tracking, instant alerts to law enforcement, incident mapping and visualization, automated documentation, and false alarm filtering. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The gunshot detection system market also includes sales of acoustic sensors, centralized detection software, alert notification systems, mobile integration platforms, and camera integration modules. 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).

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