Self-Defense Products Market is expected to reach US$ 1.65 billion by 2031

Increasing Awareness for Personal Safety Boosting Self-Defense Products Market Growth

According to our latest market study on "Self-Defense Products Market Forecast to 2030 – Global Analysis – by Product Type, Distribution Channel, End Use, and Geography," the market is projected to reach US$ 1.65 billion by 2031 from US$ 1.05 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.8% in 2023–2031.

The self-defense products market report emphasizes the key factors driving the market and showcases/exhibits/depicts the developments of prominent players. Self-defense products refer to equipment utilized for personal safety during critical safety issues such as crime, violence, or any other emergency. The rise in the number of crimes against the people of different cities has fueled the need for self-defense products among the end users, which is one of the major factors driving the global market growth. However, the high prices of a few types of self-defense products and the risk of misuse of self-defense products are among the factors hampering the self-defense products market growth.

Self-Defense Products Market Share – by Region, 2022

Source: The Insight Partners Analysis

The military & law enforcement segment dominated the global self-defense products market in 2023 and is likely to retain its dominance during the forecast period. The major factors contributing to the market growth for the military & law enforcement segment include a rise in military expenditure across multiple countries that contributes to a significant portion of the expenditure in the procurement of products such as foldable knives, tactical gloves, stun guns, and batons. With the rise in the need for self-protection of many important individuals, such as members of law enforcement agencies, the US government has recently permitted several US states’ law enforcement officers to carry non-lethal weapons off duty. Different laws govern the possession of firearms and hazardous weapons in the US, including the use of conducted energy, such as shock guns or tasers. Almost all states have laws defining stun guns as dangerous weapons, such as Alabama Code 13A-1-2, which states, "Defensive weapon means an electric stun gun or a device to dispense mace or a similar chemical agent that is not designed to cause death or serious physical injury." A few other states in the US, including California, Alaska, Illinois, Texas, and Ohio, have made the possession of stun guns legal. These factors are expected to drive the self-defense products market size over the years. Further, self-defense products are not only used to effectively replace firearms but also to reduce the number of injuries inflicted during other instances of the use of force by law enforcement officials, which is expected to drive the market growth in terms of volume globally.

The self-defense products market analysis has been performed by considering the following segments: product type, distribution channel, end use, and geography. In terms of product type, the market is categorized into pepper sprays, folding knives, tactical gloves, stun guns, batons, and others. In 2022, the stun guns segment accounted for the largest self-defense products market share, and it is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period. Based on distribution channel, the market has been segmented into online and offline. In 2022, the online segment accounted for a larger self-defense products market share, and it is also expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period. Based on end use, the self-defense products market has been segmented into military & law enforcement and civil. In 2022, the military & law enforcement segment accounted for a major share of the market, and it is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period as well. Based on geography, the self-defense products market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. In 2022, North America accounted for a major share of the global self-defense products market. Asia Pacific is likely to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Buck Knives Inc, Byrna, Axon Enterprise Inc, Victorinox, Gerber Gear, SABRE Security Equipment Corporation, Keihberg GmbH, Mace Security International Inc, Grenington LLC, and Salt Supply Company are among the prominent players profiled in the self-defense products market report. In addition, several other players have been studied and analyzed during the study to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem. Manufacturers operating in the market are strongly focusing on the development of new and innovative products for the customers while understanding their needs and offering them reliable resolutions.

Legalization of the use of self-defense products across several countries is supporting the growth of the self-defense products market. For instance, the use of pepper spray as a non-lethal weapon for self-defense is being legalized across several countries, such as Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, Germany, and Portugal. Pepper spray is only permissible with a license in a few nations. However, various countries, such as Australia, are debating the legalization of pepper spray across the country for self-defense purposes. Thus, these initiatives are further expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.

The self-defense products market ecosystem is diverse and evolving. Its stakeholders are raw material providers, self-defense products manufacturers, and end users. Major players occupy places in various nodes of the market ecosystem. Raw material suppliers provide materials to self-defense product manufacturers, who then utilize them to manufacture and design the final products. The final product is then supplied to law enforcement agencies, police forces, military forces, and civilian users through different mediums, such as direct sales through company distributors or online sales channels. End users then utilize self-defense products for their respective operations, such as maintaining law and order during violent situations across different regions. There are a large number of national and international vendors worldwide that cater to different nodes of the market ecosystem. For instance, batons are a category of self-defense products, and more than 100 vendors worldwide are responsible for manufacturing and selling the products in the market. Moreover, the presence of a large number of pepper spray and sun gun manufacturers worldwide imposes higher competitive rivalry in the global self-defense products market.

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