The most prominent change in the US civilian firearms market has been the rising popularity of handguns. Long guns, which dominated the market during the first half of the twentieth century, gave way to handguns since mid-1960s. Another notable trend has been the emergence of pistols in higher calibers with high-capacity magazines. Driven by rising sales, the U.S. firearm market has achieved a robust level. Though hunting participation has decreased during the last 5-6 years but spending on hunting equipment has increased.

The declining participation of hunters is expected to intensify the competition in the market. Smith & Wesson is the largest U.S. manufacturer of handguns. It competes with Remington, Sturm Ruger & Co., O.F. Mossberg, Glock, Colt, Beretta and Winchester. Remington is the top manufacturer of rifles and shotguns.

The report profiles the firearms market in the US, analyzing its key segments – handguns and long guns. Apart from providing a competitive landscape of the market, the report also profiles the major firearm manufacturers. It also analyzes the major market and demographic trends.

1. Firearms Market: An Overview
1.1 Long Gun
1.1.1 Rifle
1.1.2 Shotgun
1.2 Handgun
1.2.1 Pistol
1.2.2 Revolver

2. Market Size
2.1 US Firearms Production by Type
2.2 Sales of Retail Hunting Firearms
2.3 US Non-military Market

3. Demographic Trends
3.1 Hunting Population in the US
3.2 Household Income of Hunters
3.3 Segmentation of Market by Hunters State of Residence
3.4 Segmentation of Market by Hunting Equipment Expenditures
3.5 Target Shooting - Participation by Mean Age
3.6 Hunting with Firearms - Participation by Mean Age
3.7 Muzzleloading - Participation by Mean Age

4. Market Trends
4.1 Ammunition Costs Driving Gun Sales
4.2 Muzzle-loading Loses Popularity

5. Competitive Landscape
5.1 Leading Firearm Manufacturers
5.2 Leading Firearm Exporters

6. Company Profiles
6.1 Remington
6.1.1 Overview
6.1.2 Financial Summary
6.1.3 Significant Developments
6.2 Sturm Ruger & Co.
6.2.1 Overview
6.2.2 Financial Summary
6.2.3 Business Strategies
6.3 Smith & Wesson
6.3.1 Overview
6.3.2 Financial Summary
6.3.3 Business Strategies
6.3.4 Enhance Existing and Introduce New Products
6.3.5 Enter New Markets
6.4 O.F. Mossberg & Sons
6.4.1 Overview
6.4.2 Financial Summary
6.4.3vSignificant Developments

List of Tables
Total US Firearms Production by Type (1986-2005)
Top Ten States by Hunters State of Residence (2006)
Top Ten States by Hunting Equipment Expenditures (2006)
Target Shooting - Participation by Mean Age (2002-06)
Target Shooting (Airgun) - Participation by Mean Age (2002-06)
Hunting with Firearms - Participation by Mean Age (2002-06)
Muzzleloading - Participation by Mean Age (2002-06)
Top Firearm Manufacturers (2005)
Top Firearm Exporters (2005)
Remington - Revenues by Segment (2005-06)
Sturm Ruger - Revenues by Segment (2005-06)
Smith & Wesson - Revenues by Products/Services (2005-06)
NICS Background Checks (1999-2007)
Handgun Production by US Manufacturers (2005)
Long-gun Production by US Manufacturers (2005)
Firearm Imports - Handguns by Country (2005-06)
Firearm Imports - Rifles by Country (2005-06)
Firearm Imports - Shotguns & Combination Guns by Country (2005-06)

List of Charts
Retail Hunting Firearm Sales Breakdown (2006)
US Non-military Market (2006)
Number of Hunters in the US (1955-2006)
Household Income Segmentation of Hunters (2006)