The United States is the largest consumer market for firearms, holding over 45% of the world's civilian-owned guns, yet it only comprises 5% of the global population.
In 2022, U.S. gunmakers collectively manufactured nearly 13.4 million firearms, asserting their role in a multi-billion dollar industry with over $90 billion in economic output.
In South Carolina, 769,641 firearms were manufactured in 2022, representing about 5.7% of total U.S. firearm production, with a majority being miscellaneous firearms.
The firearms industry is heavily concentrated, with nearly 3,700 active gunmakers in the U.S., many clustered in states like South Carolina, emphasizing regional production capabilities.
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