Less Lethal Ammunition Market, 2023 by End User (Law Enforcement, Military, Self Defense), Product (Rubber Bullets, Bean Bag Rounds, Plastic Bullets, Paintballs), Weapon Type (Shotguns, Launchers)

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The "Less Lethal Ammunition Market by End User (Law Enforcement, Military, Self Defense), Product (Rubber Bullets, Bean Bag Rounds, Plastic Bullets, Paintballs), Weapon Type (Shotguns, Launchers), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. 

The less lethal ammunition market is projected to grow from USD 828 million in 2018 to USD 1,106 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.95% from 2018 to 2023.

The market for less lethal ammunition is driven by several factors, such as increasing political disputes and civil unrest and militarization of law enforcement agencies. Trafficking and indiscriminate use of less lethal weapons & munition and apprehensions among end users are some of the challenges in the market.

Based on weapon type, the shotgun segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on weapon type, the less lethal ammunition market is segmented into shotguns, launchers, and others. The shotgun segment is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period, due to the increase in demand for 12 gauge bean bag rounds and rubber bullets across various end users. The shotguns segment is further segmented into 12 gauge and others (16 gauge, 20 gauge, and 410 gauge). 12 gauge shotguns are one of the most versatile less lethal ammunitions used worldwide by law enforcement agencies and military forces. These guns are available in varied ranges in terms of size and power.

North America is estimated to lead the less lethal ammunition market during the forecast period.

North America is estimated to lead the less lethal ammunition market, whereas the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The US and Canada are the key markets for less lethal ammunition in North America. The US is globally recognized as one of the major manufacturers, exporter, and user of less lethal ammunition in the world. The North America less lethal ammunition market is expected to be driven mainly by the rising military budgets as well as technological advancements in the development of less lethal ammunition in the US and Canada. Recently police in more than 20 North American cities are testing the latest in less-lethal alternatives to bullets blunt impact projectiles that cause suspects excruciating pain but stop short of killing them.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Growth Opportunities in Less Lethal Ammunition Market
4.2 Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By Product
4.3 Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By Weapon Type
4.4 Shotguns Less Lethal Ammunition Market Share, By Caliber, 2018 (%)
4.5 Asia Pacific Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By Weapon Type and Country
4.6 Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By Region

5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Political Disputes and Civil Unrest
5.2.1.2 Increasing Demand for Alternative of Lead Loads Ammunition for Police Shooting
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Stringent Environmental and Governmental Regulations
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increase in Development of Advanced and Environment-Friendly Less Lethal Ammunition
5.2.3.2 Increasing Budget Allocation to Law Enforcement Agencies for the Use of Less Lethal Ammunition
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Trafficking and Indiscriminate Use of Less Lethal Ammunition
5.2.4.2 Apprehensions Among End Users

6 Industry Trends
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Technology Trends
6.2.1 Less Lethal Directed Energy Laser Weapons
6.2.2 Multimeter-Wave Electromagnetic
6.2.3 Pulsed-Energy Projectile (PEP)
6.2.4 Electromagnetic Pulse Bomb (E-Bomb)
6.2.5 Malodorants
6.2.6 Calmative Agents
6.3 Innovation & Patent Registrations

7 Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By End User
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Law Enforcement
7.2.1 Law Enforcement Segment is Growing at the Highest Growth Rate
7.3 Military
7.3.1 Military Forces Use Less Lethal Ammunition for Safeguarding Critical Facilities and Special Operation Among Others
7.4 Self Defense
7.4.1 Less Lethal Ammunition Plays A Pivotal Role for Personal Safety
7.5 Others

8 Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By Product
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Rubber Bullet
8.2.1 The Use of 12-Gauge Shotgun and 40mm Rubber Bullet, Drives the Market of Less Lethal Ammunition
8.3 Bean Bag Rounds
8.3.1 37/40mm Bean Bag Rounds are Mostly Used as A Crowd Control Management By Law Enforcement Agency
8.4 Polyethylene/Plastic Bullets
8.4.1 India Mostly Use Plastic Bullets as A Less Lethal Ammunition
8.5 OC/CS & Smoke Munitions
8.5.1 Smoke Munitions is Widely Used for Medium to Long Distance to Ensure the Physical Integrity of Law Enforcement
8.6 Flash Bang Rounds
8.6.1 Due to Unbearable Producing Sound Between 140-180 DB, It is Widely Accepted By All the Countries
8.7 Paintballs
8.7.1 Widely Used By Law Enforcement Agencies for Tactical Combat Training and Crowd Control
8.8 Others

9 Less Lethal Ammunition Market, By Weapon Type
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Shotguns
9.2.1 12 Gauge
9.2.1.1 12 -Gauge Shotguns are Commonly Used to Fire A Number of Projectiles
9.2.2 Others
9.3 Launchers
9.3.1 37/38mm
9.3.1.1 Suitable for Shooting Range of 50m Or Closer
9.3.2 40mm
9.3.2.1 40mm Less Lethal Ammunition Market is Growing at the Highest Growth Rate
9.3.3 Others
9.4 Others

10 Regional Analysis

11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Top Players in the Less Lethal Ammunition Market
11.3 Competitive Situations and Trends
11.4 Procurement Agency and End User for Less Lethal Ammunition
11.5 Policy & Regulations for Less Lethal Ammunition
11.6 Manufacturers and Proprietors/Distributors/Dealers for Less Lethal Ammunition

12 Company Profiles

• Aguila Ammunition
• Amtec Less Lethal Systems Inc
• Brenneke Ammunition GmbH
• Chemring Group PLC
• China North Industries Corporation (Norinco)
• Combined Systems, Inc.
• Companhia Brasileira De Cartuchos (CBC)
• Condor Non-Lethal Technologies
• Federal Ammunition
• Fiocchi Munizioni S.P.A.
• Industrial Cartridge (Pty) Ltd
• Ispra Ltd
• Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc.
• Less Lethal Africa
• Lightfield Ammunition Corporation
• Mace Security International, Inc.
• Maxam Outdoors S.A.
• Nobel Sport Security
• Nonlethal Technologies, Inc
• Rheinmetall AG
• Sage Control Ordnance, Inc
• Security Devices International, Inc.
• ST Engineering
• The Safariland Group
• Trust Eibarres SA
• Verney-Carron SA
• Winchester Ammunition

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