19. How big is the Airgun market?

Our 2005 NSGA Sports Participation reports has a full demographic and expenditure profile on Airgun Target Shooting. In addition our NSSF Market Indicator tracks trends in the Airgun category.

To summarize finding from these two sources:

1. There are approximately 6.7 million active Airgun target shooters in the U.S.
2. Males make up 87% of participants with an average age of 24.8.
3. Female (13%) participants average age is 28.
4. The largest age group of participation for males is 12-17 (28%).
5. The 12-17 age group participates on average 18 days per year in Airgun target shooting.
6. The average dollar expenditure (per buying household) for airguns is $54.00. Frequent Airgun shooters spend on average $88.62.
7. Considering the full line retail sector for airguns: CO2 accessories account for 49.5% of units sold, BB rifles 12.1%, BB pistols 17.8%, Pellet Rifles 10.9%, and Pellet Pistols 9.7%.

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.