02. How many hunters are there in the U.S.?

• The NSSF estimates that there are 20.6 million active hunters in the United States. Active hunters are defined as having hunted more than once in the past year. These hunters are the economic strong-arm of the industry. (National Sporting Goods Association, 2004 - a nationwide survey of persons 7 years old and older who had participated more than once in the past year.)
• ·The number of people who have hunted in prior years is far greater. Latent or inactive hunters are people who consider themselves as hunters but have not hunted in the past several years for different reasons. Approximately 23 million people have hunted within the last five years. (Southwick Associates, 2003).
• On a larger scale, the 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation shows that there are 43.7 million people in the United States who have hunted at one time in their life.
• The latest year data released from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service shows that there are 14.7 million individuals with a paid, certified hunting license. Caution: Keep in mind that hunting license sales are not a true indication of the number of hunters. Many states offer lifetime licenses while other states do not require youth to carry a license. Therefore license sales are always lower than the actual number of hunters.

1. How much money is generated yearly from the sale of firearms & ammunition?
2. How many hunters are there in the U.S.?
3. How many individuals participate in target shooting ? (Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clays)
4. What is the economic impact of hunting on the U.S. economy?
5. How many women hunt in the U.S.?
6. How many women target shoot in the U.S.?
7. Where can I find a nearby shooting range?
8. What is the average age of hunters, target shooters and bowhunters?
9. I am writing a business plan for a range. How do I calculate market potential?
10. How many shot shells are consumed each year in the U.S.?
11. How much does an average bear hunter spend on equipment?
12. What research has been done on youth hunting?
13. I own a small shop. How can I compete with the large, mega store retailers?
14. How many people reload their shotgun shells?
15. Do you have any information on the paintball market?
16. What is the market share for camouflage apparel?
17. How does hunting compare with other popular sports as far as injuries?
18. What are excise taxes?
19. How big is the Airgun market?
20. How many people in the U.S. own handguns?
21. How many FFLS are there in my state?
22. What country has the greatest amount of imports / exports of firearms?
23. Where may I find statistics on firearms production for the U.S.?
24. Is one required to have a place of business to obtain a FFL?
25. I am looking for information on state sponsored Hunter Safety Course / Hunter Education Programs along with how well they have worked since implementation.