Shooting Ranges in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: August 2024
NAICS OD5467Revenue
$5.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
36,926
Businesses
8,468
Wages
$X.Xbn
Shooting Ranges in the US industry analysis
Over the past five years, shooting ranges have experienced a boom in popularity throughout the US. Growth was largely supported over the past five years by a surge in gun enthusiasm spurred by fears over stricter gun control laws. Economic growth during most of the period also contributed to greater interest in shooting ranges, as consumers were spending more disposable income on their hobbies and sports. Over the years to 2024, revenue grew at a CAGR of 6.3% to $5.7 billion, including a rise of 0.8% in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Increased gun enthusiasm has supported revenue growth. When gun ownership and enthusiasm intensify, shooting ranges observe a boost in visitation.
- Available income affects the market segments for shooting ranges. Because of this, consumers between 25 and 64 are the largest market segment since they generally have the most disposable income and the fewest fiscal obligations.
- Indoor facilities are usually in urban areas while outdoor ranges are typically located in less-populated areas. Indoor facilities can be relatively small and outdoor ranges can cover many acres.
- Shooting ranges compete on the type of shooting range, location, customer service and price. Ranges that sell equipment can generate additional revenue than ranges that do not.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 6.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Economic recovery generated turnout for shooting ranges
- The outbreak of COVID-19 had a negative effect on revenue in 2020, but shooting ranges benefited during the recovery period in the years that followed. Outdoor and large ranges were mainly able to remain operational.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
AR can be used to expand the experience at shooting ranges
- Augmented Reality (AR) technology will revolutionize shooting ranges by providing immersive and experiences, attracting a wider range of participants.
Biggest companies in the Shooting Ranges in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
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2024 | Profit ($short_0)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Shooting Ranges in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Handgun shooting, Rifle shooting and Shotgun shooting. Handgun shooting is the largest segment of the Shooting Ranges in the US.
Trends and Insights
Handgun shooting is the most popular
- This segment includes revenue from consumers shooting handguns at ranges. Handguns are guns that fit in your hand, like pistols and revolvers.
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Competitors
- Amusement Parks in the US
- Arcade, Food & Entertainment Complexes in the US
- Golf Driving Ranges & Family Fun Centers in the US
Complementors
- Hunting & Trapping in the US
International industries
- Golf Driving Ranges & Family Fun Centres in Canada
- Sports and Recreation Facilities Operation in Australia
- Sports and Recreation Facilities Operation in New Zealand
- Sports Facilities in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Shooting ranges provides indoor and outdoor targets for firing weapons, which may include handguns, shotguns, rifles and other arms. Handgun ranges typically have their own indoor stations, while rifles can be shot at disks and a variety of other targets.
What's included in this industry?
Handgun shootingRifle shootingShotgun shootingMuzzleloader shootingCompanies
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Related Terms
DECIBEL (DB)SHOOTING GALLERYSHOOTING RANGEIndustry Code
NAICS 71399 - Shooting Ranges in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Increased gun enthusiasm has supported revenue growth. When gun ownership and enthusiasm intensify, shooting ranges observe a boost in visitation.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Available income affects the market segments for shooting ranges. Because of this, consumers between 25 and 64 are the largest market segment since they generally have the mo...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Indoor facilities are usually in urban areas while outdoor ranges are typically located in less-populated areas. Indoor facilities can be relatively small and outdoor ranges ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Shooting ranges compete on the type of shooting range, location, customer service and price. Ranges that sell equipment can generate additional revenue than ranges that do no...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Because of the highly fragmented nature of the industry, there are no major players. Differing gun laws between states have kept companies from capturing a significant market...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
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Analyst insights
Shooting ranges receive assistance from industry-related associations. The major associations that assist shooting ranges are the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) a...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
Cost structure for shooting ranges vary depending on the size of the range and location. For example, outdoor ranges will have different costs than indoor ranges.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States is $5.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in 2024?
There are 8,468 businesses in the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 6.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What does the Shooting Ranges in the US in United States include?
Handgun shooting and Rifle shooting are part of the Shooting Ranges in the US industry.
How competitive is the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Shooting Ranges in the US industry in United States.
