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The Online Gun and Ammunition Sales industry has grown at a strong rate over the past five years. Operators are licensed firearm dealers that sell guns, ammunition and related equipment over the internet. The industry has experienced steady demand growth in response to greater per capita disposable income, which enabled consumers to spend more on discretionary items. Companies also benefited from sudden spikes in consumer firearm purchases immediately following acts of terror, mass shooter events and uncertainty presented during COVID-19 and election years. These events, often prompt public calls for additional firearms legislation, routinely lead many consumers to purchase more industry products before more stringent regulations can come into force. Over the five years to 2024, revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.8% to $3.4 billion, including a 5.1% increase in 2024 alone. Despite rising revenue, profit was squeezed because of supply chain disruptions and rising wage costs.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $3.4bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
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BPS Direct LLC | 35.5 | 1.3 | 3.7 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Handguns (pistols and revolvers), Long guns (rifles and shotguns) and Ammunition. Handguns (pistols and revolvers) is the largest segment of the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US.
The handguns segment has grown and is the largest product segment in the industry
This industry comprises establishments that specialize in retailing guns and ammunition online. Industry establishments may also sell a range of accessories and apparel in addition to their main product lines.
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NAICS 45411 - Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US
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The market size of the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US industry in United States is $3.4bn in 2024.
There are 3,090 businesses in the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 13.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 8.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest company operating in the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales market in United States is BPS Direct LLC
Handguns and Long guns are part of the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is BPS Direct LLC.
The level of competition is high and steady in the Online Gun & Ammunition Sales in the US industry in United States.