The U.S. is the world’s largest consumer market for firearms, hosting over 3,700 licensed gunmakers that produced about 13.4 million firearms in 2022.
Tennessee stands out as a hub for small-arms manufacturing, producing approximately 207,086 firearms in 2022, accounting for about 1.5% of national output.
Home to less than 5% of the global population, the U.S. holds more than 45% of the world’s civilian-owned firearms, illustrating its unique gun culture.
In 2023, the arms and ammunition industry contributed over $90 billion in economic output, driven by American consumer demand for firearms.
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