by The global Stun Gun Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 5.46 BN in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.0% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
A stun gun is a self defense product used for immobilizing attackers at a distance by delivering an electric shock aimed at temporarily disrupting muscle functions. It provides effective non-lethal protection and acts as an alternative to lethal weapons. Growing concerns over safety and security are driving the demand for stun guns from individuals as well as law enforcement agencies.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends in the stun gun market is the growing adoption by law enforcement agencies. Various police departments across developed as well as developing nations are increasingly procuring stun guns and tasers to deal with violent criminals and riot control situations while minimizing potential fatalities. This is helping reduce police brutality issues. Furthermore, continuous technological advancements are leading to development of more compact and powerful stun gun models with improved features and functionalities. This is expanding the addressable market and further fueling the sales growth.
Porter’s Analysis
Threat of new entrants: Low capital requirements and established manufacturing infrastructure make the threat of new entrants moderate. However, brand loyalty and established distribution channels makes entry difficult.
Bargaining power of buyers: individual buyers have low bargaining power due to unavailability of substitutes. However, large institutional buyers have significant bargaining power due to volume purchases.
Bargaining power of suppliers: Few manufacturers operate in the market with proprietary technologies increasing supplier power. Switching costs are also high due to certification requirements.
Threat of new substitutes: No direct substitute exist for stun guns. Alternatives like knifes, pepper sprays offer partial substitution but cannot match stun gun effectiveness.
Competitive rivalry: The market poses moderate competition with few global players and many regional vendors. Price competition exists to gain market share.
Key Takeaways
The global stun gun market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 4.0% over the forecast period, due to increasing safety concerns and non-lethality of stun guns. The market size for 2023 is estimated at US$ 5.46 BN.
Regionally, North America dominates currently due to easy availability. However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness fastest growth due to rising adoption in self-defense and increasing public safety budgets in major countries like China and India.
Key players operating in the stun gun market are Euro Security Products, MARCH, Nova Security, Shyh Sing Enterprise, TASER International, and Jiun An Technology. TASER International leads with proprietary conductive energy weapons while other focus on cheaper alternatives. Players are investing in R&D to develop more versatile and effective products
