Artificial Intelligence (AI) Gun Detection System Market Report 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.34 billion in 2025 to $1.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of ai-driven video analytics for security surveillance, deployment of smart dome cameras and body cameras for monitoring, development of gun detection sensors for real-time threat identification, rising integration of network video recorders in security systems, implementation of edge device deployment for faster processing and reduced latency.

The artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investment in ai-powered gun detection algorithms with higher accuracy, expansion of real-time threat recognition and automated alert systems, adoption of integrated surveillance ecosystems for public safety, rising deployment of scalable and cloud-connected gun detection solutions, focus on enhancing detection capabilities in crowded and complex environments. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of real-time surveillance analytics, increased adoption of firearm detection in public safety infrastructure, growth of edge-based video processing systems, integration of gun detection into multi-threat security platforms, rising demand for proactive threat mitigation technologies.

The increasing security concerns are expected to fuel the growth of the AI gun detection system market in the coming years. Security concerns refer to potential or actual threats that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of assets, typically data, systems, infrastructure, or people. The rise of security concerns is largely due to increasing digitalization, which expands the attack surface for cyber threats by connecting more devices, systems, and sensitive data online. Rising security concerns have heightened the demand for AI gun detection systems as they enable faster threat identification and response, reducing the risk of mass shootings and enhancing public safety in vulnerable areas. For instance, in June 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office, an Ireland-based government agency, reported cases of robbery, extortion, and hijacking rose by 18% in the year leading up to Quarter 1 (Q1) 2024, marking an increase of 390 incidents to a total of 2,572. During the same timeframe, crimes involving weapons and explosives climbed by 10%, with 253 more cases recorded, bringing the total to 2,844. Therefore, the increasing security concerns will drive the growth of the AI gun detection system market.

Major companies operating in the AI gun detection system market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as visual gun detection software, to continuously monitor large areas. Visual gun detection software is an AI-powered system that uses computer vision to identify and alert authorities to the presence of firearms in real-time video footage. For instance, in February 2024, Omnilert, a US-based company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven emergency communications and active shooter prevention solutions, launched its third-generation AI-powered visual gun detection system, Omnilert Gun Detect. This system leverages existing security cameras to detect firearms in real-time, providing rapid verification and initiating automated responses such as locking doors and notifying first responders. The latest version boasts a tenfold improvement in processing efficiency, enabling the handling of up to 55 1080p camera streams simultaneously on standard hardware. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems, allowing centralized management across extensive networks of cameras.

In August 2023, SoundThinking Inc., a US-based security company, acquired SafePointe LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens SoundThinking by incorporating SafePointe’s innovative technology and unique market position, opening doors to new industry sectors. It also enhances SoundThinking’s ability to improve public safety and accelerates the company’s overall growth prospects. SafePointe LLC is a US-based provider of AI gun detection systems.

Major companies operating in the artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection system market are Smiths Detection Inc., Avigilon Corporation, Evolv Technology Inc., ZeroEyes Inc., IronYun Inc., Scylla Technologies Inc., Xtractone Inc., ThreatVision.ai Inc., Flare Protect Inc., AnyVision Labs Ltd., Actuate AI, Coram AI Inc., IREX AI Inc., Athena Securitys Inc., Camio Inc., Cawamo Inc., IntelliSee, Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd., PerVista AI Inc., AiLert Inc., Omnilert Inc.

North America was the largest region in the AI gun detection system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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 on electronic components, camera modules, and semiconductor chips have increased production and deployment costs, especially for manufacturers relying on imports from Asia-Pacific and Europe. These impacts are most significant for hardware-heavy segments but also encourage domestic manufacturing, promote localized supply chains, and foster innovation in cost-efficient AI surveillance systems.

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An artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection system is a sophisticated surveillance technology that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to identify firearms in real-time through video surveillance. It processes visual inputs through trained algorithms to recognize the shape, dimensions, and characteristics of guns, accurately distinguishing them from other items.

The primary elements of an AI gun detection system include software, hardware, and services. The software component comprises programs and algorithms that interpret video footage to identify guns. It incorporates various technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, image processing, and computer vision, and supports different deployment models like cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid solutions. These systems are utilized by a wide range of end-users, including law enforcement bodies, schools and universities, corporate entities, transportation centers, and more.

The countries covered in the artificial intelligence (ai) gun detection system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The AI gun detection system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time gun detection, video analytics integration, edge device deployment, and threat pattern recognition. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The AI gun detection system market also includes sales of surveillance cameras, gun detection sensors, smart dome cameras, body cameras, and network video recorders. 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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