Mexico recently filed a $10 billion lawsuit against leading U.S. gun manufacturers such as Glock Inc., Beretta U.S.A. Corp., Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., and Smith & Wesson Brands. The Mexican government shares that an estimated 70% of guns in Mexico are trafficked in from the United States, leading to a significant uptick in gun violence. As a result, the government argues, U.S. gun manufacturers are at least partially responsible for cartel violence and other violent homicides caused by firearms. The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether or not it will block the lawsuit. (Warning: you might die a violent death if you go to any of these countries.)
While the results of this lawsuit have yet to be seen, gun manufacturing and sales in the United States are not slowing down any time soon. Gun ownership rose during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with FBI background check data suggesting that Americans bought an estimated 22.8 million firearms in 2020, shattering the previous high of 16.7 million reported in 2016. More Americans than ever before are living in homes with guns — and many people have a preference as to which guns they bring into the home. Manufacturers such as Ruger, Sig Sauer, and Smith & Wesson (who account for a combined 41%+ of domestic firearm manufacturing, as of 2021) are favored by many. However, with over 3,000 gun manufacturing facilities nationwide in 2021, you certainly have your pick of weapon. Using a report from Gungenius, which analyzed sales data from Gunbroker.com, 24/7 Wall St. identified the top 24 U.S. gun manufacturers. Firearm brands are ranked by 2023 sales reported by the online platform, though exact sales figures were not provided. It’s important to note that this list was compiled using online gun sales only. (These are the top-selling guns of all time, ranked.)
Why Is This Important?
On a global scale, the United States represents the largest consumer firearm market. As a result, at least partially, the U.S. is home to many of the world’s top gunmakers. Of the 24 companies on this list, 11 are headquartered in the U.S. and all but four have at least one American manufacturing plant. This means that many of the gun manufacturers on this list significantly uplift and support the U.S. economy while also increasing the amount of jobs. Considering some of these firearm producers are also outside of the U.S. but sell a significant amount of guns online to U.S. customers, learning which firearm manufacturers are most popular also provides a better look at what features and models are most popular with consumers.
Here are the top 24 U.S. gun manufacturers based on online sales:
24. Israel Weapon Industries
- Popular firearm models include: Tavor rifle, Jericho pistol
- Parent company: Israel Weapon Industries
- Global Headquarters: Israel
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 96,662 (0.7% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Middletown, PA
23. Rossi
- Popular firearm models include: R92 rifle, RM66 revolver, RB 22 rifle
- Parent company: Rossi
- Global Headquarters: Brazil
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: None
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: None
22. Marlin
- Popular firearm models include: Model 1894 rifle, Model 1895 rifle
- Parent company: Sturm, Ruger & Company
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: None
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: None
21. Walther
- Popular firearm models include: PDP pistol, PPK pistol
- Parent company: Walther Arms, Inc.
- Global Headquarters: Germany
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 22,158 (0.2% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Fort Smith, AR
20. KelTec
- Popular firearm models include: KSG shotgun, P15 pistol, SU16 rifle
- Parent company: Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc.
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 215,804 (1.6% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Cocoa, FL
19. Benelli
- Popular firearm models include: Super Black Eagle shotgun, M4 shotgun
- Parent company: Beretta Holding
- Global Headquarters: Luxembourg
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: None
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: None
18. FNH
- Popular firearm models include: SCAR rifle
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Global Headquarters: Belgium
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 169,407 (1.2% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Columbia, SC
17. Heckler & Koch
- Popular firearm models include: VP9 pistol, VP40 pistol, HK416 rifle
- Parent company: H&K
- Global Headquarters: Germany
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 10,971 (0.1% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Columbus, GA
16. Winchester
- Popular firearm models include: Model 70 rifle, Super X Pump shotgun
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Global Headquarters: Belgium
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: None
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: None
15. Remington
- Popular firearm models include: Model 870 shotgun, Model 700 rifle
- Parent company: RemArms
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 86,594 (0.6% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Ilion, NY
14. Kimber
- Popular firearm models include: 1911 pistol, R7 Mako pistol, DCR revolver
- Parent company:
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 294,750 (2.1% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Troy, AL, and Yonkers, NY
13. Savage
- Popular firearm models include: Axis rifle, Model 320 shotgun
- Parent company: Savage Arms, Inc.
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 406,867 (2.9% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Westfield, MA
12. Browning
- Popular firearm models include: Citori shotgun, BPS shotgun, X-Bolt rifle
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Global Headquarters: Belgium
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 44,494 (0.3% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Morgan, UT
11. CZ-USA
- Popular firearm models include: CZ 75 pistol, Model 457, Drake shotgun
- Parent company: Colt CZ Group
- Global Headquarters: Czech Republic
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 22,358 (0.2% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Kansas City, KS and Norwich, NY
10. Beretta
- Popular firearm models include: Model 90 pistol, Model 680 shotgun
- Parent company: Beretta Holding
- Global Headquarters: Luxembourg
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 155,352 (1.1% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Gallatin, TN
9. Taurus
- Popular firearm models include: Judge pistol, Raging Hunter pistol
- Parent company: Taurus Armas, S.A.
- Global Headquarters: Brazil
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 290,780 (2.1% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Bainbridge, GA
8. Mossberg (Maverick)
- Popular firearm models include: 590 shotgun, Patriot rifle
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 492,444 (3.6% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Eagle Pass, TX and North Haven, CT
7. Springfield
- Popular firearm models include: M1A rifle, Hellcat pistol
- Parent company: Springfield Armory
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 590,750 (4.3% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Geneseo, IL
6. Colt
- Popular firearm models include: Python revolver, M4 Carbine
- Parent company: Colt CZ Group
- Global Headquarters: Czech Republic
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 151,771 (1.1% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: West Hartford, CT
5. Henry
- Popular firearm models include: Big Boy rifle, Long Ranger rifle, Golden Boy rifle
- Parent company: Henry Repeating Arms
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 320,603 (2.3% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Bayonne, NJ and Rice Lake, WI
4. Glock
- Popular firearm models include: G19 pistol, G43 pistol, G17 pistol
- Parent company: Glock Inc.
- Global Headquarters: Austria
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 581,944 (4.2% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Smyrna, GA and Columbia, MO
3. Smith & Wesson
- Popular firearm models include: M&P9 pistol, M&P Bodyguard revolver
- Parent company: Smith & Wesson
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 2,317,792 (16.8% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Springfield, MA and Columbia, MO
2. Sig Sauer
- Popular firearm models include: P365 pistol, P320 pistol, MCX rifle
- Parent company: Sig Sauer
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 1,294,185 (9.4% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Newington, NH and Exeter, NH
1. Ruger
- Popular firearm models include: Mark IV pistol, American rifle, 10/22 rifle
- Parent company: Sturm, Ruger & Company
- Global Headquarters: United States
- U.S. firearm production in 2021: 2,078,013 (15.1% of total)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Newport, NH; Southport, CT; Prescott, AZ; and Mayodan, NC
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