DATA & STATISTICSThe Ultimate Firearms
The Ultimate Firearms
Industry Guide
Comprehensive statistics, trends, and data on gun ownership, manufacturing, and the firearms industry in the United States and worldwide.
393M+
Civilian Firearms in US
120.5
Guns Per 100 People
Highest in the world
43%
US Households Own Guns
17.25M
Concealed Carry Permits
Global Firearms Ownership — Top 10 Countries
There are an estimated 857 million civilian-held firearms worldwide. The United States accounts for nearly half of all civilian guns globally.
Civilian Firearms by Country (thousands)
Why Americans Own Guns
Purpose of Ownership (%)
Firearm Types Owned (%)
Sources: Small Arms Survey, Pew Research Center, ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing & Export Report, NSSF, Crime Prevention Research Center. Data compiled by Minuteman Times editorial team.