Bharat Bijani

 Index 1. Introduction To Sporting Ammunition- Page 3 2. Sporting Ammunition Global Market- Page 5 3. U.S. Sporting ammunition market- Page 7 4. Imports into America: Who are the U.S. buyers Imports of firearms- Page 8 U.S. Firearms Industry 2017 Export & Import insights Page 11 Bilateral trade between United States of America and Russian Federation page 16 Ammunition Buyers in the U.S.A Page 18 5. Economic Impact of the U.S. Sporting arms and Ammunition industry Page 21 6. List of Major shooting sport players Page 29 7. Future Forecast of Sporting Firearms Industry Page 32 Introduction Shooting sports is a collective group of competitive and recreational sporting activities involving tests of proficiency in accuracy, precision and speed by using various types of ranged weapons, mainly referring to firearms, airguns or bows. Due to the noise and high (often lethal) impact energy of the projectiles, shooting sports are typically conducted at either designated permanent shooting ranges or temporary shooting fields in the area away from settlements. Different disciplines of shooting sports can be categorized by equipment, shooting distances, targets, time limits and degrees of athleticism involved. There are various types of shooting guns competitions held. In shooting sports a list of ammunitions is used. Ammunition Ammunition is broadly classified into two groups-rimfire and centerfire. Rimfire ammunition is characterized by a “primer” that completely encircles the rim of the cartridge. The primer is what ignites the powder in the cartridge which in turn propels the bullet down the gun’s barrel. Nearly all rimfire ammunition is manufactured in 22 caliber and is interchangeable between 22 caliber handguns and rifles. Centerfire ammunition is characterized by a primer in the center of the base of the cartridge. Centerfire cartridges are produced in many different calibers and are usually designed specifically for use either in handguns or rifles. Some centerfire cartridges can be used in both rifles and handguns, but most cannot. Centerfire ammunition is further classified as: metallic, which is used in rifles and/or handguns; and shotshells, which are used in shotguns. Bullet Types Handgun ammunition is basically of three bullet types-lead bullet, partially jacketed and full metal jacketed ammunition. The bullet jacket consists of a thin layer of copper alloy covering all or part of the bullet for various reasons, as described below. Lead bullets and partially jacketed bullets may have a flat or a rounded tip or nose, or the tip may be hollow in its centre, depending on whether they are designed for target shooting, hunting, personal protection or military uses. Target Ammunition For most calibers, all-lead bullets are generally best suited for target ammunition. The bullet is driven at relatively low velocity, and the shape of the bullet is a compromise between correct feeding (so as to avoid firearm malfunction) and accurate ballistic performance. It is often designed to produce clean round holes in paper targets to facilitate scoring. Ironically, all-lead bullets often deform severely upon impact with a target. Sometimes, in order to optimize the functional reliability of low-velocity target ammunition, the lead is either partially or completely covered with a bullet jacket of relatively harder metal, usually copper alloy. Hunting Ammunition Hunting ammunition is generally driven at high velocity out of magnum-caliber handguns. Although a handgun’s short barrel, and the relatively short cartridge case of handgun ammunition preclude handguns from reaching the same power level as typical hunting rifles, modern ammunition has made handgun hunting for big game a practical reality. This hunting ammunition is loaded to higher pressures than target ammunition, and the bullet must be partially covered by a jacket in order to prevent excessive lead from being left in the rifling of the gun barrel when the bullet is fired at such high velocity. Common Cartridges used for Shooting Sports, Hunting and Target shooting Etc... 22 Long Rifle (22 LR- Winchester Magnum 30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm) 303 British 308 Winchester All these are used for Hunting and sports purpose... http://www.saami.org/specifications_and_information/publications/download/205.pdf *List of Cartridges and details about ammunition provided in the link* Sporting Ammunition Global Market The global ammunition market size was estimated at USD 11.74 billion in 2015 and is expected to witness significant growth over the next eight years on account of growing security concerns resulted by the rise in terrorist organizations and activities. In the recent years, arms race has been witnessed among nations including China, India and Pakistan which is further expected to propel the market demand. Ammunition industry is categorized into product segment that mainly include bullets, mortars, rockets. End-users in this market include civil and defense. Unfavorable geopolitical conditions coupled with increasing tension across borders is leading to the increased stacking of weapons and ammunitions. According to the recent stats published by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) the U.S., China Saudi Arabia and Russia were the major countries having maximum expenditure on weapons and ammunition. The U.S. accounted for 36% of the global expenditure on weapons, followed by China with a share of 13%. . Ammunition industry trends include the increase in demand for hunting & sports activities. The U.S. is one of the largest exporters of arms and ammunition in the world. The U.S. arms & ammunition industry is a commercialized sector and a key element in the U.S. economy. The U.S. ranks first when it comes to research & development, innovation, and manufacturing of arms and ammunition. Product Insights Bullets were estimated as the largest product segment in 2015 accounting for 53.9% of the global market. This segment mainly comprises of small caliber bullets that are used in civil end-uses. Civil end-use consumes various firearms including revolvers, pistols, shotguns, and rifles. Rise in private end-users for personal security, in emerging economies has boosted the market demand. Others products such as rockets and mortars are preferred in the defense and military sector. Rise in terrorism is the key factor for increasing procurement of ammunition globally. End-Use Insights Civil was the most prominent segment in 2015 and accounted for 74.5% of the global revenue share. This segment is expected to witness significant growth owing to high expected growth from hunting & sports activities over the forecast period. Civil segment includes law enforcement, self-defense and sports & hunting. Outdoor recreational activity is a huge business in North America, especially in the U.S.A recent survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services; Americans spend around USD 50 billion on sports and hunting. All these factors contribute to the overall growth of the industry. The U.S. regional market was valued at over USD 1.5 billion in 2015. Europe was estimated as the second largest market in 2015. Manufacturing of small arms and ammunition is a major industry in Europe owing to which it has retained its position as the key exporter in the world. Major countries in Europe include France, Russia Germany and UK. The U.S. regional market was valued at over USD 1.5 billion in 2015. Europe was estimated as the second largest market in 2015. Manufacturing of small arms and ammunition is a major industry in Europe owing to which it has retained its position as the key exporter in the world. Major countries in Europe include France, Russia Germany and UK. Imports into America: Who are the U.S. buyers In 2016, U.S. exports to Russia totaled $5.8 billion, an 18.2% ($1.3 billion) decrease from 2015; U.S. imports from Russia totaled $14.5 billion, an 11.3% ($1.8 billion) decrease; and the trade deficit was $8.7 billion, a 6.1% ($564.1 million) decrease in the deficit. Of the $14.5 billion in U.S. imports from Russia in 2016, the top commodity sectors were minerals (49.9%) and base metals (20.8%). The United States is the 2nd largest export economy in the world and the 8th most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI). In 2016, the United States exported $1.42T and imported $2.21T, resulting in a negative trade balance of $783B. In 2016 the GDP of the United States was $18.6T and its GDP per capita was $57.5k. The top exports of the United States are Unspecified ($157B), Refined Petroleum ($61.9B), Cars ($53.6B), Vehicle Parts ($43B) and Integrated Circuits ($31.9B), using the 1992 revision of the HS (Harmonized System) classification. Its top imports are Cars ($173B), Crude Petroleum ($108B), Computers ($84.8B), Unspecified ($84.8B) and Packaged Medicaments ($67.5B). The top export destinations of the United States are Canada ($266B), Mexico ($229B), China ($115B), Japan ($63.2B) and the United Kingdom ($55.3B). The top import origins are China ($385B), Mexico ($302B), Canada ($296B), Japan ($130B) and Germany ($118B). In 2016 the United States imported $2.21T, making it the largest importer in the world. During the last five years the imports of the United States have decreased at an annualized rate of -2.794%, from $2.06T in 2011 to $2.21T in 2016. The most recent imports are led by Cars which represent 7.84% of the total imports of the United States, followed by Crude Petroleum, which account for 4.9%. Below is the chart showing the United States import of Rifles, sporting, hunting or target-shooting, nes From all over the world. (Graph showing import of sporting goods Riffles, target shooting from all over the world) As we can see that American imports of Shooting and Hunting rifles and goods from overall the world is worth Total $170M, Of which 2.1 % is from Russia. The import value from Russia is of $3.5M. . (Graph showing import of Hunting and Shooting goods from Europe) As we can see that American imports of Shooting and Hunting rifles and goods worth Total $92.3M, Of which 3.8 % is from Russia. The import value is of $3.5M. The Annual growth rate for 5 years is 0.64%. http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/visualize/tree_map/hs92/import/usa/show/930330/2016/ (Note- Reference link, Year wise Trade data is available for the U.S.A) U.S. Firearms Industry 2017 The U.S. firearms industry has experienced its fair share of ups and downs over the past 20 years. Following a high-octane, record-breaking 2016, sales have cooled across most of the industry during the first half of 2017.Today’s contracted market can largely be attributed to the results of the 2016 election season — which has removed the fear-induced environment as a sales driver among consumers. Yes, sales may be down across specific segments, but some dealers and manufacturers have reported they’re “up” in certain categories from where they were in 2016 — such as revolvers, self-defense handguns and concealed-carry accessories. In the case of MSRs it has become a buyer’s market, with a lot of inventory in the channel following President Trump’s surprise victory. Suppressor sales are sluggish as well, as consumers wait to see how the Hearing Protection Act progresses through Congress. These challenges represent “growing pains” as the industry adjusts to a normalized market. U.S. Export, Import Insights In international business, the industry’s exports dropped 18.6 percent, decreasing from 420,148 total exports in 2014 to 341,957 in 2015. In a positive trend, however, pistol exports increased by 11.5 percent(from 126,316 to 140,787). In 2016, U.S. imports reached 4,762,828 firearms, a 35.5 percent increase over 2015. Handguns experienced a surge in particular, with U.S. companies importing 3,616,983 — a 49.8 percent increase. The top three importing countries from 2015 maintained their same placements in 2016. Austria, as it was in 2015, was the top overall importer. The top importing countries in 2016 and their percentages of change from 2015: •Austria:1,321,536(42.8%) •Handguns:1,318,204 •Rifles:3,324 •Shotguns:8 • Brazil:711,708(19.4%) •Handguns:656,557 •Rifles:31,204 •Shotguns:23,947 •Croatia:574,486(69.7%) • Handguns: 574,486 Below are the charts showing the import of Handguns, Rifles and shotguns in the year 2015/16. (Data showing countrywise imports of 2015/16 of rifles) (Data showing countrywise imports of 2015/16 of Shotguns and combination guns) http://www.shootingindustry.com/u-s-firearms-industry-2017/ (Note- Reference link with complete details of the Top U.S.A firearms manufacturers. Total U.S. Firearm Production By Type 1996 — 2015, Exports of firearms by top manufacturers and complete details.) (Annual Statistical Update ~2017 by United States Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/undefined/firearms-commerce-united-states-annual-statistical-update-2017/download (Reference link with details of data showing the statistics of imports of firearms in the U.S.A) Bilateral trade between United States of America and Russian Federation Sporting, hunting and target-shooting shotguns with one or more rifled bores Bilateral trade data have been reported by United States of America United States of America's imports have been reported by United States of America Unit : US Dollar thousand Product code Product label United States of America's imports from Russian Federation United States of America's imports from world Value in 2014 Value in 2015 Value in 2016 Value in 2014 Value in 2015 Value in- CENTERFIRE AUTOLOADING RIFLES, WITHOUT TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI 7,722 2,114 2,435 40,891 28,636 30,- CENTERFIRE BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, WITHOUT TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI 0 0 809 4,290 2,412 3,- CENTERFIRE RIFLES, WITHOUT TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI- 51,622 30,774 27,- RIMFIRE RIFLES, WITHOUT TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI 0 0 0 46,673 42,280 41,- CENTERFIRE BOLT ACTION RIFLES, EXCEPT SINGLE SHOT, WITHOUT TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI 0 0 0 51,784 57,418 66,- RIFLES VALUED OVER $25 BUT NOT OVER $50 EACH IMPORTED WITH TELESCOPIC SIGHTS 0 0 0 - CENTERFIRE SPORTING, HUNTING OR TARGET-SHOOTING RIFLES, VALUED OVER $25 BUT NOT OVER $50 EACH, . . . 41 0 0 - RIMFIRE SPORTING, HUNTING OR TARGET-SHOOTING RIFLES, VALUED OVER $25 BUT NOT OVER $50 EACH, . . . 0 0 0 - TELESCOPIC SIGHTS IMPORTED WITH RIFLES VALUED OVER $50 EACH 0 0 0 817 1,165 553 Bilateral trade between United States of America and Russian Federation Sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, with at least one smooth barrel Bilateral trade data have been reported by United States of America United States of America's imports have been reported by United States of America Unit : US Dollar thousand Product code Product label United States of America's imports from Russian Federation United States of America's imports from world Value in 2014 Value in 2015 Value in 2016 Value in 2014 Value in 2015 Value in- AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS 8,833 2,705 3,126 131,956 106,524 108,- SHOTGUNS, NESOI 5 0 1,330 22,732 19,619 26,- COMBINATION SHOTGUN-RIFLES 0 0 0 1,878 1,128 1,- SHOTGUNS, PUMP ACTION, NESOI 0 0 0 30,479 32,074 31,- OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS 14 0 0 69,280 84,819 80,756 http://www.trademap.org/tradestat/Bilateral_TS.aspx?nvpm=1|842||643||9303|||6|1|1|1|2|1|1|1|1 (Reference Link having theimport data of sporting guns and goods with there counts from 2014-16) Ammunition Buyers in the U.S.A There is a list of ammunition buyers in the U.S.A and the ammunition is used for various purposes like defence, sporting purpose like shooting, hunting, target shooting etc. Below is the list of American buyers of Ammunition and also the suppliers from Russia American Sporting Supplies, Llc Magtech Ammunition Co. Inc. Alliant Lake City Ammunition Llc Armscor Precision International Euro Sport, LLC Hodgdon Powder Co. Inc. Walther Arms Inc. Umarex Usa Beikirch Ammunition Corporation Nammo Tactitacl Ammunition Inc. For American Sporting Supplies, Llc below is the data available at the source site for the shipments with complete details. Below is the list of Russian Suppliers of ammunition Open End JSC Jsc "The Tula Cartridge Works Klimovsk Specialized Ammunition J Sc The Ulyanovsk Cartridge Works Jsc Jsc "The Simbirsk Cartridge Works 0 JSC "The Tula Cartridge Works Oj Sc The Tula Cartridge Works Ojsc"The Ulyanovsk Cartridge Works This is the list of Russian suppliers of Ammunition. https://panjiva.com/Buyers-Of?q=ammunition (This is the reference link having the details of the buyers of ammunition and goods in the U.S.A as the link provides only paid data and it has 176 buyers for that data, subscription is needed. So we are providing the link of source as we don’t have access to complete data.) Market Size and Economic Impact of the Sporting Firearms and Ammunition Industry in America According to a report of Saami.org (SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE, INC.) there has been a huge impact of the shooting sports in the U.S.A the National Shooting Sports Foundation and others indicate that the hunting and shooting sports market generates in excess of $36.4 billion of economic activity annually. This activity supports more than one million jobs. These one million jobs account for less than 1 percent of all U.S. employment. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, there are 42.6 million hunters and recreational target shooters in the nation. These sportsmen and women spend some $6.4 billion annually on equipment, including firearms, ammunition, bows, arrows, clothing, reloading equipment, optics and accessories. Hunters and target shooters spend an additional $5.3 billion on trip-related expenses annually. There are more than 1,100 manufacturers, 100 distributors and 14,000 retailers in the United States whose business is totally or largely dependent on the hunting and recreational shooting market, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Also some of the key facts mentioned in the report regarding the impact on the market and the economic significance of the sporting firearms and ammunition industries and related activities. Each day, the firearms and ammunition industry, and related hunting and shooting activities, generate enough economic activity to support 1,640 jobs. There are some key points related to the significance of the sporting firearms and ammunition industries. Below is the link of the report. http://www.saami.org/specifications_and_information/publications/download/SAAMI_ITEM_222-Market_Size_and_Economic_Impact_of_the_Sporting_Firearms_and_Ammunition_Industry_in_America.pdf (Complete details in the link regarding the report) According to National Sporting Goods Association Releases Sports Participation Reports Segments experiencing growth included Open Water Sports (+3.6%), Shooting Sports (+0.8%), Fitness Activities (+0.7%), Team Sports (+0.3%), and Outdoor Activities (+0.3%) i.e in shooting sports market has experienced a growth. National Shooting Sports Foundation The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of about 13,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more than 200 years, America’s firearms and ammunition industry has made products that have been part of our country’s tradition of freedom, self-reliance and enjoyment of the outdoors. Firearms and Ammunition industry Economic Impact Report 2017 by National Shooting Sports Foundation This report details the significant economic impact the firearms and ammunition industry has on the nation’s and each state’s economy. The economic growth America’s firearms and ammunition industry has experienced in recent years has been nothing short of remarkable. NSSF has led the way in promoting responsible ownership of firearms. NSSF concentrates its efforts on measurably advancing participation in and understanding of hunting and the shooting sports. The Firearms Industry Creates Jobs in America United States companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell sporting firearms, ammunition and suppliers are an important part of the country’s economy. Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and supplies, along with companies that sell and distribute these products, provide well paying jobs in America and pay significant amounts in tax to the state and Federal governments. The Firearms & Ammunition Industry is an Important Part of America’s Economy Companies in the United States that manufacture, distribute and sell firearms, ammunition and hunting equipment employ as many as 141,500 people in the country and generate an additional 159,623 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries. These include jobs in companies supplying goods and services to manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as well as those that depend on sales to workers in the firearms and ammunition industry. These are good jobs, paying an average of $50,423 in wages and benefits. And today every job is important. In fact, workers in the United States face an unemployment rate of about 5 percent. This means that there are already nearly 8 million people trying to find jobs in the nation and collecting unemployment benefits. The Economic Benefit of the Industry Spreads Throughout the Country Not only does the manufacture and sale of firearms, ammunition, shooting and hunting supplies create good jobs in the United States but the industry also contributes to the economy as a whole. In fact, in 2016 the firearms and ammunition industry was responsible for as much as $51.3 billion in total economic activity in the country. The broader economic impact flows throughout the economy, generating business for firms seemingly unrelated to firearms. Real people, with real jobs, working in industries as varied as banking, retail, accounting, metal working, even in printing, all depend on the firearms and ammunition industry for their livelihood. We have a detailed data stating Economic Contribution of Arms and Ammunition Industry, 2016. And also detail of the growth of industry in past years. **Note:- State wise data of contribution in the U.S.A** What a growing industry looks like... Note:- Details of the growth of industry in past years in various aspects https://d3aya7xwz8momx.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/EconomicImpactofIndustry2017.pdf (Complete details in the link regarding the report) List of Major shooting sports players Paralympic Name Events Hometown Jazmin Almlie-Ryan Rifle Houston, Texas McKenna Dahl Rifle Washington Tammy Delano Rifle Rome, New York Marco DeLaRosa Pistol Chicago, Illinois Tricia Downing Pistol Denver, Colorado Taylor Farmer Rifle Castalia, Ohio John Joss Rifle Corsicana, Texas Hope Lewellen Pistol Palos Park, Illinois Kevin Nguyen Rifle Columbus, Georgia Michael Tagliapietra Pistol Wisconsin Shaun Tichenor Pistol Minnesota Pistol Name Events Hometown Keith Sanderson Rapid Fire Colorado Springs, Colorado Rifle Name Events Hometown Hannah Black Three-Position Richmond, Virginia Hanna Carr Three-Position Versailles, Kentucky Dempster Christenson Air, Three-Position Sioux Falls, South Dakota Matt Emmons Air, Three-Position Browns Mills, New Jersey Lucas Kozeniesky Air, Three-Position Fairfax, Virginia Sagen Maddalena Air, Three-Position Groveland, California George Norton Three-Position Salina, Kansas Ivan Roe Air Manhattan, Montana Emily Stith Air Colorado Springs, Colorado Ginny Thrasher Air, Three-Position Springfield, Virginia Alison Weisz Air Belgrade, Montana Shotgun Name Events Hometown Alex Ahlin Skeet Bamberg, South Carolina Kayle Browning-Thomas Trap Wooster, Arkansas Ashley Carroll Trap Solvang, California Corey Cogdell-Unrein Trap Eagle River, Alaska Caitlin Connor Skeet Winnfield, Louisiana Glenn Eller Trap Katy, Texas Christian Elliott Skeet Greenwood, Indiana Derek Haldeman Trap Sunbury, Ohio Vincent Hancock Skeet Eatonton, Georgia Caleb Lindsey Trap Spring Hill, Tennessee Roe Reynolds Trap Quitman, Arkansas Kim Rhode Skeet El Monte, California Sam Simonton Skeet Gainesville, Georgia Hayden Stewart Skeet Columbia, Tennessee Frank Thompson Skeet Alliance, Nebraska Dania Vizzi Skeet Odessa, Florida Jake Wallace Trap Castaic, California Caitlin Weinheimer Trap Port Lavaca, Texas Future Forecast for Sporting firearms import According to all these reports we can see that there is a huge Economic impact of Arms and Ammunition Industries on the market in the U.S.A and the industry is continuously gaining growth from past years i.e this industry is equally important for the growth and generating jobs as per the data provided in the reports this industry is rapidly growing and generating jobs in America. Market Forecast for Sporting Firearms Import to USA from Russia Based On Historical Figures upto 2016. *Note : This chart is prepared using Excel's Forecast Function for the years 2016 onwards. In above chart 1 represent the year 2001, 2 respresent 2002, 3 for 2003 and so on upto 2020 that repreents 20. https://www.statista.com/statistics/219024/us-economic-impact-of-sporting-arms-and-ammunition-industry/ (Reference link showing the detail of Economic Impact) As per the latest survey report we can see that purchasers of shooting ammunition goods and accessories is growing continuously and blow is the chart shows Economic impact of the U.S. sporting arms and ammunition industry in 2017 (in billion U.S. dollars).