According to our latest market study on "Non-Lethal Weapons Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis - by Technology, Product Type, Application," the market is expected to grow from US$ 6,153.95 million in 2021 to US$ 9,286.93 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2021 to 2028.

 Non-lethal weapons, also referred to as less-lethal weapons, compliance weapons, or pain-inducing weapons, are primarily used by law enforcement and military forces for maintaining law and order. They pose less risk of fatality to living targets compared to conventional weapons such as knives and firearms. However, non-lethal weapons may still cause serious injuries or death, and hence, some prefer the term "less-lethal" to better define the risks involved. The increasing acquisition of non-lethal weapons by law enforcement agencies in developed and developing countries is a primary driver for the growth of the global non-lethal weapons market. Control weapons, including tasers, batons, and pepper spray, are the most popular non-lethal weapons used by police forces. For example, Taser's manufacturer, Axon, claims that their product has saved over 200,000 lives based on prior studies that showed their deployment in 5.4% of all instances. Pepper spray is another popular non-lethal self-defence product that causes less damage than other non-lethal weapons and is easier to operate in dangerous situations.

The growing civil unrest and militarization of law enforcement agencies are major factors supporting the market's growth. However, strict environmental and government regulations in some developing countries are hindering the market's expansion.

The non-lethal weapons market witnessed an increase in demand in 2020 due to the use of tear gas, smoke grenades, pepper ball, and pepper spray to maintain peace during protests in several countries, including the US where Black Lives Matter protests were held amidst the lockdown. However, the use of some non-lethal weapons by law enforcement resulted in severe harm, permanent disability, or death to protesters. Despite this, the use of tear gas and rubber bullets increased, leading to a boost in the non-lethal weapons market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission due to the irritants in pepper spray or tear gas did not dampen the demand for these weapons. The market continues to be driven by the need for non-lethal weapons to control protests during the ongoing pandemic.

The non-lethal weapons market is segmented based on technology, product type, application, and geography. Based on technology, the market is segmented into chemical, acoustic, electromagnetic, and kinetic and mechanical. By product, the non-lethal weapons market is bifurcated into direct contact weapons and directed energy weapon. By application, the market is segmented into law enforcement agencies, military, and personalized applications. Based on geography, the non-lethal weapons market is primarily segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM).

Rheinmetall AG, Axon Enterprise Inc., Airsoft Guns, Combined Systems Inc., and Fiocchi Munizioni are among the key players operating in the non-lethal weapons market. Several important market players were analyzed during this study to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.

Key Findings of Study:

The North American region dominated the global non-lethal weapons market in 2020 due to the increase in economic, political, and corruption-related riots over the past decade. As the number of rioters participating in these events increases each year, law enforcement agencies are finding it increasingly challenging to manage the crowd without causing any long-term physical harm, thereby driving the adoption of less lethal weapons. Additionally, the recruitment of new police officers by countries like the US and Canada has led to increased spending on strengthening the police force with both lethal and non-lethal weapons, further driving the market's growth in North America.

The APAC non-lethal weapons market is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the rising communal and political tensions in countries like India and China. Furthermore, increasing investments by regional players in the development of advanced non-lethal weapons are expected to propel the market's growth in the coming years. An Indian firm based in Uttar Pradesh developed non-lethal weapons such as Varja and Trishul to protect its army forces from sudden attacks after the Galwan Valley clash. Therefore, these factors are driving the growth of the APAC non-lethal weapons market size.  

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