03. How many individuals participate in target shooting ? (Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clays)

• There are about 17 million active target shooters in the United States. Active target shooters (net) are defined as having participated at least once in the past year. (American Sports Data SUPERSTUDY- a nationwide survey). Of this approximately 13.8 million are active rifle target shooters and 10.7 million actively participate in handgun target shooting.
• 4.0 million actively participate in trap / skeet shooting. Of which 84% are male / 16% female. The average trap / skeet shooter age is 33 with a household income of $68,900.
• 3.0 million actively participate in sporting clays. Of which 81% are male / 19% female. The average sporting clays shooter age is 34.3 with a household income of $68,300.
• Rifle target shooter average age is 31.2 with an average household income of $60,000.
• Handgun target shooters average age is 36.6 with an average household income of $63,400.
• Over the last 7 years (1998-2005) sporting clays has grown by 8.4%.

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.