Report Description
The global non-lethal weapons market size was USD 8.50 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 16.16 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.4% during 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing demand for this weapons from political establishments and law enforcement officers for security.
Non-lethal weapons or less-lethal weapons or pain inducing weapons are weapons used to avoid killing of live targets during the riot situations. Non-lethal weapons are more effective than traditional weapons, such as firearms with live ammunition and knives to control the crowd during conflicts and riot like situations. The weapons acts like first line of defense against an attack. These weapons effectively replace firearms and also reduces the incidences of human causalities occurred during the instances of use of force by law enforcement officials. In many regions, use of non-lethal weapons is legal for self-defense with appropriate training and license from government.

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak had considerable impact on the market. During the pandemic, lockdown and social distancing norms implemented by government bodies across the globe affected the private and commercial security industries, which significantly reduced the demand of non-lethal weapons. However, in many regions several conflicts and riots with the government were witnessed and the law enforcement and military agencies made use of non-lethal weapons to control the situation, which is driving the demand of weapons amidst the pandemic.
Non-lethal Weapons Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Increasing incidence of street riots and mass demonstrations is one of the key factors driving the market growth.
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Surging demand for non-lethal weapons due to improved features and technological advancements, which make them easy to use is projected to boost the market during the forecast period.
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Lack of proper training for use of the weapons which may led to serious injuries acts as a major challenge that can restrict the market growth in the coming years.
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Declining defense budgets of advanced economies is expected to hamper the market growth during the projected timeline.
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Rising R&D investment for the development of new non-lethal weapon technologies is anticipated to create significant growth opportunities for the market.
Scope of the Non-lethal Weapons Market Report
The report on the global non-lethal weapons market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Non-lethal Weapons Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Types (Area Denial Weapons, Electroshock Weapons, Sting Grenades, Pepper Sprays, Water Cannons, Tear Gas, and Ammunition [Plastic Bullets, Rubber Bullets, and Wax Bullets]) and End-users (Law Enforcement Agencies, Citizens, and Military)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Taser International, Inc.; Moog Inc.; General Dynamics Corp.; Boeing Co.; Textron Systems; Nonlethal Technologies Inc.; Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.; BAE Systems PLC; and Fiocchi Munizioni
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Non-lethal Weapons Market Segment Insights
Tear gas segment to register a high CAGR
On the basis of types, the global non-lethal weapons market is segregated into area denial weapons, electroshock weapons, sting grenades, pepper sprays, water cannons, tear gas, and ammunition. The ammunition segment is further fragmented into plastic bullets, rubber bullets, and wax bullets. The tear gas segment is projected to register at high CAGR in the projected timeline attributed to the rising adoption of this type as the effects are short term and rarely disabling.
However, the pepper spray segment is anticipated to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period owing to the spray is easy to carry, easy to use, and portable. Moreover, the pepper spray is highly effective, delivers immediate result, and it is suitable choice for self-defense, which is driving the segment growth further.
Military segment to grow at rapid pace
Based on end-users, the market is divided into law enforcement agencies, citizens, and military. The military segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to the increasing involvement of military in policing the civilian populations. On the other hand, the law enforcement agencies segment is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR in the coming years attributed to the weapons offer more effective control over resistive suspects with fewer serious injuries.

Asia Pacific to constitute a key market share
In terms of region, the global non-lethal weapons market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period owing to increasing focus on production of non-lethal weapons for law enforcement and military applications, such as border control and riot control by emerging economies in the region. However, the market of North America is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to the rising adoption of the weapons by defense sector and presence of key market players in the region.
Segments
The global non-lethal weapons market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Area Denial Weapons
- Electroshock Weapons
- Sting Grenades
- Pepper Sprays
- Water Cannons
- Tear Gas
- Ammunition
- Plastic Bullets
- Rubber Bullets
- Wax Bullets
End-users
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Citizens
- Military
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global non-lethal weapons market are Taser International, Inc.; Moog Inc.; General Dynamics Corp.; Boeing Co.; Textron Systems; Nonlethal Technologies Inc.; Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.; BAE Systems PLC; and Fiocchi Munizioni. Companies are focusing on investments in R&D sector for advancements in non-lethal weapon technologies to fulfil the demand from the market and maintain their competitive position in the market. Companies have been widely engaged in strategic partnership, merger & acquisition, new product launch, and collaborations to boost their market share and acquiring new buyers.
For instance, in February 2021, introduction of ‘less-lethal weapons in place of batons, guns, bullets, and rubber was announced by San Jose (California, US) for crowd control. The newly introduced weapons include new tether launchers, TASER models, and pepper gel that can be used to detain aggressors. In October 2021, Apasteron Pvt. Ltd., an India-based firm, announced that they have manufactured non-lethal weapons inspired by Indian mythology to help combat conditions where the use deadly ammunition and arms is not permitted. The mythology- based weapons will be used by the Indian security forces deployed in the border regions.
Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. non-lethal weapons Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. non-lethal weapons Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. non-lethal weapons Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global non-lethal weapons Market Forecast
4.5.1. non-lethal weapons Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. non-lethal weapons Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. non-lethal weapons Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Area Denial Weapons
5.3.2.
Electroshock Weapons
5.3.3.
Sting Grenades
5.3.4.
Pepper Sprays
5.3.5.
Water Cannons
5.3.6.
Tear Gas
5.3.7.
Ammunition
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
6.3. non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
6.3.1. Law Enforcement Agencies
6.3.2.
Citizens
6.3.3.
Military
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
7. Global non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
7.3. non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
7.3.1. North America
7.3.2. Latin America
7.3.3. Europe
7.3.4. Asia Pacific
7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
7.6. Global non-lethal weapons Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.2. North America non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. North America non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Area Denial Weapons
8.4.2.
Electroshock Weapons
8.4.3.
Sting Grenades
8.4.4.
Pepper Sprays
8.4.5.
Water Cannons
8.4.6.
Tear Gas
8.4.7.
Ammunition
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. North America non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.7.1. Law Enforcement Agencies
8.7.2.
Citizens
8.7.3.
Military
8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.10.1. By Country
8.10.2. By Product Type
8.10.3. By Application
8.11. North America non-lethal weapons Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Latin America non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Brazil
9.2.2. Mexico
9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Latin America non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Area Denial Weapons
9.4.2.
Electroshock Weapons
9.4.3.
Sting Grenades
9.4.4.
Pepper Sprays
9.4.5.
Water Cannons
9.4.6.
Tear Gas
9.4.7.
Ammunition
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Latin America non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.7.1. Law Enforcement Agencies
9.7.2.
Citizens
9.7.3.
Military
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.11. Latin America non-lethal weapons Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Europe non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Germany
10.2.2. France
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. U.K.
10.2.5. Spain
10.2.6. Russia
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Europe non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Area Denial Weapons
10.4.2.
Electroshock Weapons
10.4.3.
Sting Grenades
10.4.4.
Pepper Sprays
10.4.5.
Water Cannons
10.4.6.
Tear Gas
10.4.7.
Ammunition
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Europe non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.7.1. Law Enforcement Agencies
10.7.2.
Citizens
10.7.3.
Military
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.11. Europe non-lethal weapons Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Asia Pacific non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. China
11.2.2. Japan
11.2.3. South Korea
11.2.4. India
11.2.5. Australia
11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Asia Pacific non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Area Denial Weapons
11.4.2.
Electroshock Weapons
11.4.3.
Sting Grenades
11.4.4.
Pepper Sprays
11.4.5.
Water Cannons
11.4.6.
Tear Gas
11.4.7.
Ammunition
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Asia Pacific non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.7.1. Law Enforcement Agencies
11.7.2.
Citizens
11.7.3.
Military
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.11. Asia Pacific non-lethal weapons Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa non-lethal weapons Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Middle East & Africa non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.2. South Africa
12.2.3. UAE
12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Middle East & Africa non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Area Denial Weapons
12.4.2.
Electroshock Weapons
12.4.3.
Sting Grenades
12.4.4.
Pepper Sprays
12.4.5.
Water Cannons
12.4.6.
Tear Gas
12.4.7.
Ammunition
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Middle East & Africa non-lethal weapons Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
12.7.1. Law Enforcement Agencies
12.7.2.
Citizens
12.7.3.
Military
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.11. Middle East & Africa non-lethal weapons Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Global non-lethal weapons Market: Market Share Analysis
13.2. non-lethal weapons Distributors and Customers
13.3. non-lethal weapons Market: Competitive Dashboard
13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
13.4.1. Taser International, Inc.
13.4.2.
Moog Inc.
13.4.3.
General Dynamics Corp.
13.4.4.
Boeing Co.
13.4.5.
Textron Systems
13.4.6.
Nonlethal Technologies Inc.
13.4.7.
Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.