As Gun Sales Decline, These Companies Continue to Lead the Industry

Gun sales have been on the decline for several years. Recent reports show that since 2020, after a surge of gun sales during the pandemic, sales numbers have dropped. Also, gun production has been declining since 2021 to match consumer demand. However, sales are still mainly higher than they were before the pandemic. Since 1899, 500 million guns have been produced for the U.S. market.

Despite declining gun sales, there are thousands of gun manufacturers in the U.S. In 1975, according to the ATF, there were 364 licenses issued to gun manufacturers in the United States. By 2022, that number had climbed to 18,784. The largest increase has occurred after 2010. In 2010, there were 4,293 licenses issued. But that number rose over 14,000 in under 15 years. (Also see the top-selling guns of all time.)

24/7 Wall St. took a look at which of the thousands of gun manufacturers in America have the biggest sales. The top-selling companies listed below have dominated the firearm market for many years. According to the ATF, the top three companies on this list accounted for 42% of all firearm manufacturing in the U.S. between 2016 and 2020.

24/7 Wall St. identified the 25 most popular firearm companies in the U.S. by reviewing a report from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from the online firearm marketplace GunBroker.com. We ranked brands on sales volume in the 2024 calendar year, though exact sales figures were not provided.

(This article was updated on April 17, 2025, to reflect the decrease in gun sales over the past few years.)

Why It Matters Right Now

Gun sales have been on the decline since the rise in sales during the pandemic. And yet, on a global scale, American consumer demand for firearms remains unmatched. Thousands of gunmakers have operations in the U.S. These companies range in size from small-scale operations to major enterprises that rank among the largest names in global arms manufacturing. Despite the crowded field of suppliers, a handful of firearm brands stand out as being especially popular with gun owners in the United States.

See the 25 most popular firearm companies in the United States:

25. Canik Arms

• Popular models include: Mete MC9 pistols, TP9 pistols, SFX pistols
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Delray Beach, Florida
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1998 (In 2012, Canik partnered with Century Arms to introduce Canik, USA)
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Samsun Yurt Savunma

24. Rossi Firearms

• Popular models include: R92 rifle, R95 rifle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Bainbridge, Georgia
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1889
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Taurus Armas, S.A.

23. FN Herstal

• Popular models include: Reflex series pistols, 502 series pistols, SCAR series rifles
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: McLean, Virginia
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1889
• Manufacturer’s parent company: FN Browning Group

22. Walther Arms, Inc.

• Popular models include: PDP pistols, PPK pistols, CCP Pistols
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1886
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Carl Walther GmbH

21. Benelli

• Popular models include: M2 shotgun, M4 shotgun, Nova shotgun, Super Black Eagle shotgun
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1911
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Beretta Holding Group

20. KelTec

• Popular models include: KSG shotgun, SUB-2000 rifle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Cocoa, Florida
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1991
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

19. Marlin Firearms

• Popular models include: Model 1894 series rifles, Model 1895 series rifles, Marlin Model 336 series rifles
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Madison, North Carolina
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 2020
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Sturm, Ruger & Co.

18. GForce Arms

• Popular models include: GFS shotgun
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Reno, Nevada
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 2020
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

17. Remington Arms

• Popular models include: 870 series shotguns, 700 series rifles
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Madison, North Carolina
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1816
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Roundhill Group

16. Heckler & Koch

• Popular models include: VP9 pistol, P30 pistol, P2000 pistol, MR556 A4 rifle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Columbus, Georgia
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1949
• Manufacturer’s parent company: H&K

15. Kimber Manufacturing

• Popular models include: Hunter rifles, Raptor II pistol, CDP pistol
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Troy, Alabama
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1979
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

14. Winchester Repeating Arms Company

• Popular models include: Model 94 rifles, Super X Pump shotgun, Super X4 shotgun
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: New Haven, Connecticut
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1866
• Manufacturer’s parent company: FN Browning Group

13. Savage Arms, Inc.

• Popular models include: 110 rifles Axis rifle, Model 320 shotgun
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Westfield, Massachusetts
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1894
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Long Range Acquisition LLC

12. O.F. Mossberg & Sons Inc.

• Popular models include: Maverick 88 shotguns, Model 500 shotguns, Model 590 shotguns, Model 940 shotguns
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: North Haven, Connecticut
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1919
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

11. Taurus USA

• Popular models include: Judge revolver, Model 856 revolvers, Raging Hunter revolver
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Bainbridge, Georgia
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1982
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Taurus Armas, S.A.

10. Browning Arms Company

• Popular models include: A5 shotgun, BAR rifle, Citori shotgun, Cynergy shotgun, X-Bolt rIfle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Morgan, Utah
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1878
• Manufacturer’s parent company: FN Browning Group

9. Henry Repeating Arms

• Popular models include: Big Boy rifles, Golden Boy rifle, Long Ranger rifles
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Rice Lake, Wisconsin
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1996
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

8. CZ-USA

• Popular models include: CZ 75 pistol, Drake shotgun, Model 457 rifles
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Kansas City, Kansas
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1997
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Colt CZ Group

7. Beretta

• Popular models include: A300 shotguns, A400 shorguns, Model 1301 shotguns, Model 90 series pistols
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1526
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Beretta Holding Group

6. Springfield Armory, Inc.

• Popular models include: Hellcat pistol, M1A rifle, 1911 series pistols, Saint AR-15 rifle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Geneseo, Illinois
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1974
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

5. Colt’s Manufacturing Company

• Popular models include: Government pistol, King Cobra revolver, M4 Carbine, Python revolver
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: West Hartford, Connecticut
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1855
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Colt CZ Group

4. Glock Inc.

• Popular models include: G17 pistol, G19 pistol, G43 pistol
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Smyrna, Georgia
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1963
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Glock Ges.m.b.H.

3. Smith & Wesson

• Popular models include: M&P 9 pistol, M&P 15 rifle, Model 29 revolver
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Maryville, Tennessee
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1852
• Manufacturer’s parent company: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.

2. SIG Sauer

• Popular models include: P365 pistol, P320 pistol, MCX rifle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Newington, New Hampshire
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1976
• Manufacturer’s parent company: L&O Holding

1. Sturm, Ruger & Co.

• Popular models include: 10/22 rifle, Mark IV pistol, SR22 pistol, Wrangler revolver, American rifle
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Southport, Connecticut
• Manufacturer’s founding date: 1949
• Manufacturer’s parent company: None

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