14. How many people reload their shotgun shells?

Our 2005 Hunting Participation & Attitude Survey contains a series of detailed questions regarding reloading. Below are some summary points from the survey. This report is updated every 5 years (the full copy is available for purchase).

• 28% of respondents reload their own ammunition. This figure declined significantly as 41% of respondents reloaded their own ammunition in 2000.

• Common reasons for reloading their own ammunition include that reloaded ammo is cheaper and more accurate and that doing so is fun or is a hobby. The trend is for a lower percentage to say that reloading is cheaper and higher percentage to say that reloaded ammunition is more accurate / fun.

• A slight majority of those who reload their own ammo (52%) reload shotshells; the trend regarding shotshells is that a lower percentage are reloading shotshells than in previous studies.

• The mean number of shotshells reloaded by those who reload shotshells was 2,487 annually. The mean number of centerfire rifle cartridges reloaded was 1,042.

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.