The ATF publishes its Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER), documenting data for all firearms produced or exported by manufacturers during the previous calendar year. This data is published one year (plus) in arrears. The 2024 AFMER report was released in early May 2026.

Following the recent release of the ATF’s 2024 AFMER Final Report, we have reviewed production data from over 3,900 Manufacturing FFLs to compile a list of the Top 30 largest USA firearm manufacturers of 2024, responsible for 8.4 million of the 9.6 million reported firearms manufactured in the USA (88%). This data excludes firearms manufactured outside the USA and imported into the USA.

In 2024, U.S. firearm production declined by 2% to 9.6 million units, down from 9.8 million units in 2023. Production declined for the third consecutive year following its peak of 13.8 million in 2021, driven by the COVID pandemic and social unrest. 2024 USA production versus 2023 production by major product segment is represented in the following table:

Key Takeaways

• The firearm industry is returning to normal levels of production following the 2021 peak, driven by COVID and social unrest.
• The top 30 USA manufacturers produce ~88% of firearms annually.
• Ruger maintained the #1 USA manufacturer ranking for the 3^rd year in succession.
• The top three manufacturers for total firearms (Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer) maintained their top three status from the prior year, with Smith & Wesson moving into the #2 rank ahead of Sig Sauer
• Empire Precision Plastics (EPP) achieved Top 30 status (#23) in 2024 for the 1^st time since our annual ranking analysis commenced. EPP was up 25 spots from its rank in 2023
• The top four pistol manufacturers remained unchanged (Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, and Glock)
• In the revolver product segment, Charter Arms is back in the top 10, at #6, after missing the rankings for three years (no data reported)
• The top five rifle brands maintained their head of the pack status, with Ruger moving into the #1 spot ahead of Savage Arms
• Mossberg held its #1 rank in shotguns for the 5^th straight year. With Beretta moving into the #2 spot, reflecting improved share or a shift of production from Italy to its plant in Gallatin, TN
• From 2020 through 2024, the Top 5 brands with the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) are Remington (+70%), Staccato 2011 (+24%), Shadow Systems (+23%), Empire Precision Plastics (+18%), and Colt (+17%)

Note: ATF 2024 AFMER data is self-reported by manufacturers and does not include firearms still in possession of FFLs (i.e., produced but not distributed into commerce or exported) as of December 31, 2024. There are instances when manufacturers do not submit AFMER data. In our data tables, any missing submissions are indicated as n/a. This data excludes firearms manufactured outside the USA and imported into the USA.

Top 30 Largest USA Firearm Manufacturers of 2024

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30. RemArms

Total Firearms: 30,312

Founded in 1816 in Ilion, NY, by Eliphalet Remington, Remington is America’s oldest continuously operating manufacturing company. The company celebrated its 200th Bicentennial Anniversary in 2016. Following financial struggles and multiple bankruptcies, the company’s assets were divided and auctioned to various buyers in 2020. RemArms has opened a new facility in LaGrange, GA, to manufacture hunting rifles and shotguns. The Ilion, NY, facility closed in March of 2024. RemArms volume decreased significantly in 2024 as the company struggled with the startup of the new facility. | remarms.com

29. SCCY

Total Firearms: 38,934

Made completely in-house and in the U.S., SCCY’s engineering technology enables the Florida-based manufacturer to combine quality and value to build a superior pistol at a value price. SCCY ceased operations in March 2025. | sccy.com

28. North American Arms

Total Firearms: 41,612

As a trusted name in the industry, North American Arms, based in Provo, UT, manufactures a wide range of compact and powerful firearms for personal defense, concealed carry, and recreational shooting. The company was originally named Rocky Mountain Arms when it was founded in 1972. | northamericanarms.com

27. Staccato 2011

Total Firearms: 47,529

For over 25 years, the gun community knew this company as STI, a brand that evolved John Browning’s classic 1911 design into the 2011®pistol platform. Now under the banner of Staccato 2011, it is based in Florence, TX. With its sophisticated ergonomics, increased capacity, and lower recoil, their 2011® pistols are embraced by competition shooters for their speed and accuracy. The Staccato brand is among the most decorated brands in the competitive shooting world. Staccato 2011 is among the Top 5 fastest- growing brands from 2020 – 2024.| staccato2011.com

26. Shadow Systems

Total Firearms: 49,521

Based in Plano, TX, Shadow Systems was founded in 2017 to manufacture highly customized and configurable 9mm polymer pistols and high-end components for popular polymer pistols and high-end components for popular polymer pistols. The first stock catalog products were launched in 2018. Shadow is now among the Top 10 largest manufacturers of 9mm polymer pistols with a full range of sub-compact, compact, and full-size pistols for concealed carry, self-defense, competitive shooting, and professional duty use. At SHOT 2026, Shadow Systems introduced its 1st modern sporting rifle and its new Axio pistol. With a CAGR of 23% over the past five years, Shadow is one of the fastest-growing pistol brands, serving law enforcement, competitive shooters, and citizens for self-defense. | shadowsystemscorp.com

25. Browning Arms

Total Firearms: 49,706

Based in Morgan, UT, and founded in 1878, Browning Arms is known for its “Buck and Doe” trademark. Browning manufactures its Buck Mark pistols in the USA and imports shotguns and rifles from international facilities. In addition to firearms, Browning markets a wide variety of shooting and hunting apparel and accessories under its well-known brand. Browning is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Belgium-based FN Herstal. | browning.com

24. Daniel Defense

Total Firearms: 55,163

The company’s first innovative product was the “Big Hole Upper,” a flat-top upper receiver for the AR-style rifle. In 2002, its 12”-rail system was being used by the Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) at Fort Benning. GA and the company won their first military contract in 2005 to supply SOCOM’s RIS II forend rail system. Daniel Defense launched its first rifle, the DDM4, in 2009 and was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014). In 2017, a new 300,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility was opened in Black Creek, SC, for the production of rifles, pistols, and suppressors. In 2019, Daniel Defense acquired the rights to the Hudson H9 pistol design. The design was updated to the Daniel Defense H9 and relaunched in January 2024. | danieldefense.com

23. Empire Precision Plastics

Total Firearms: 58,359

Founded in 1992, Empire Precision Empire Precision has a legacy of partnerships with its customers in solving their most challenging injection molding projects. Based in Rochester, NY, the company has a passion for product development,offering full-service engineering, mold-making, and program management capabilities, to operate in a culture of zero defects and continuous improvement. Empire Precisioncan mold any firearm or outdoor recreation component made from plastic, including pistol frames and other firearm components. Over the past five years, Empire Precision is one of the fastest-growing pistol brands. | empireprecision.com

22. American Tactical

Total Firearms: 63,299

American Tactical is a firearms manufacturer and importer based in Summerville, SC. In addition to the products made in the U.S., ATI also works closely with gun manufacturers worldwide to import products from Germany, Italy, and Turkey. | americantactical.us

21. Taurus

Total Firearms: 81,879

Owned by Brazilian small arms manufacturer Taurus Armas, Taurus Holdings is a Bainbridge, Georgia-based company producing an array of pistols and revolvers. Taurus Armas also owns Heritage Manufacturing (Ranked #14). In 2026, Taurus expanded its product offering to include a personal defense weapon (PDW) and a new line of bolt-action rifles. Taurus also imports a significant number of firearms from Brazil that are not included in AFMER data.Overall, Taurus USA firearm unit sales volumes, including USA production and imports from Brazil, indicate Taurus is a strong market share contender in the USA firearms market. | taurususa.com

20. Diamondback Firearms

Total Firearms: 86,531

Born out of a sister company, Diamondback Airboats, Diamondback Firearms is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of innovative and reliable rifles, pistols, revolvers, and suppressors. Diamondback Firearms’ manufacturing facility is located in Cocoa, FL. | diamondbackfirearms.com

19. Radical Firearms

Total Firearms: 107,295

From sourcing inexpensive parts to building low-cost custom rifles, Radical Firearms has grown its operations and become best known for its economic AR-15 style rifles and pistols and its range of suppressors. The company, based in Stafford, Texas, recently introduced a new semiauto precision rimfire sporting rifle. | radicalfirearms.com

18. Legacy Sports International

Total Firearms: 117,488

Built upon the history of Interarmco and Howa, Legacy Sports International is a leading manufacturer, importer, and exporter of firearms from various brands in the U.S. and worldwide. | legacysports.com

17. FN America

Total Firearms: 120,768

A global leader in military and law enforcement firearms, FN America is the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal (Belgium) and a manufacturer of defense and tactical pistols, rifles, suppressors, and accessories. The company has opened a second manufacturing facility, with 100,000 square feet in Liberty, SC. The new facility expands on the company’s long-standing footprint in Columbia, SC, which has been in operation for over 40 years. | fnamerica.com

16. Kimber

Total Firearms: 144,711

Founded in 1979, Kimber produces quality sporting and defense pistols, revolvers, and rifles without compromise, including micro 1911 pistols and 6-shot .357 Magnum revolvers. Kimber is the largest manufacturer in the USA for the traditional John Browning 1911 platform. | kimberamerica.com

15. Aero Precision

Total Firearms: 168,741

With roots deeply tied to aerospace, it’s no surprise Aero Precision firearm components, suppressors, and rifles are built with superior engineering and technical perfection. Aero Precision, based in Tacoma, WA, manufactures a significant quantity of AR-15 lower receivers. Aero Precision and Stag Arms are sister companies under the ownership ofWhite Wolf Capital. | aeroprecisionusa.com

14. Heritage Manufacturing

Total Firearms: 170,705

Owned by Taurus Holdings, Heritage Manufacturing has been making modern revolvers that tell a story of the American Wild West and have stood the test of time since 1922. In 2024, Heritage reclaimed its ranking as the largest revolver manufacturer in the USA. | heritagemfg.com

13. KelTec

Total Firearms: 177,699

For over 30 years, Florida-based KelTec has pioneered firearm innovation with cutting-edge handgun, rifle, and shotgun designs intended for professionals and firearm enthusiasts alike. KelTec was the modern pioneer of the .380 caliber micro-pistol and their innovative KSG bullpup shotgun. | keltecweapons.com

12. Beretta USA

Total Firearms: 179,247

The stateside subsidiary of the oldest firearm brand in the world (since 1526), Beretta USA maintains a catalog of classic, modern, and premium sporting shotguns, rifles, and defensive pistols. Its parent company, Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2026, marking half a millennium as the world’s longest-standing firearms dynasty. Beretta has been operating its facility in Gallatin, TN, for almost 10 years. In 2026, Beretta reached an agreement with Sturm Ruger& Co for future collaboration and became Ruger’s largest shareholder. | beretta.com

11. Springfield Armory

Total Firearms: 183,136

A firearm manufacturer and importer, Springfield Armory produces historically significant and modern handguns and rifles, while honoring the American heritage of its namesake. Springfield Armory is the largest producer of modern M1A rifles and has recently introduced its new Kuna PDW platform for personal defense. In addition to its U.S. productions, Springfield Armory also imports a significant quantity of pistols from Croatia. These imports are not included in the AFMER data. | springfield-armory.com

10. Colt

Total Firearms: 194,957

Acquired by the CZ Group in 2021, Colt is a historic defense and civilian firearm brand recognized for its AR-15 rifles, 1911 pistols, Snake series, and SAA revolvers. The headquarters for Colt is in West Hartford, CT | colt.com

9. Mossberg

Total Firearms: 370,291

Mossberg, headquartered in North Haven, CT, is the perennial leading manufacturer of shotguns, driven by its ubiquitous Model 500 pump-action shotgun and the Model 590 Shockwave shotgun. Most of its shotguns, rifles, and handguns are produced by its affiliate Maverick Arms (Eagle Pass, TX). Mossberg firearms have shaped American shooting sports for generations. Mossberg has been the #1 largest USA manufacturer of shotguns for the last five years. | mossberg.com

8. Henry Repeating Arms

Total Firearms: 383,472

Dating back to 1860, Henry Repeating Arms is the perennial leading manufacturer of lever-action rifles across a full range of calibers, and also produces single-shot rifles and semi-automatic rifles. In 2023, Henry launched its Golden Boy range of revolvers and now ranks in the Top 10 largest revolver manufacturers | henryusa.com

7. GLOCK

Total Firearms: 419,510

From Austria to the U.S., GLOCK has been the standard for performance, durability, and reliability by which all other handguns are compared for over 30 years. Glock has been the preferred duty weapon for law enforcement in the U.S. and globally for decades. In addition to the firearms manufactured in the U.S., Glock imports a significant quantity of pistols from Austria. Historically, Glock has imported more pistols from Austria each year than it manufactures in the USA. The USA production, plus the pistols imported from Austria, would likely make Glock the largest seller of pistols in the USA. | glock.com

6. Savage Arms

Total Firearms: 473,513

Located in Westfield, MA, with over 125 years of history, Savage Arms balances its celebrated past and today’s modern technology to produce purpose-built, no-nonsense, performance firearms, including rifles, pistols, and shotguns. In 2024, Savage launched their new Revel lever-action rifle. Savage manufactures the majority of its rimfire rifles in Lakefield, Ontario, CA. | savagearms.com

5. Palmetto State Armory

Total Firearms: 569,814

Located in Columbia, SC, Palmetto State Armory manufactures a broad range of AR-style and AK-style rifles, pistols, rifle accessories, parts, suppressors, and polymer handguns. DC Machine, a subsidiary of Palmetto State Armory, manufactures a large quantity of AR-15 lower receivers. DC Machine’s AFMER numbers are included in the Palmetto numbers for our ranking.|  palmettostatearmory.com

4. Anderson Manufacturing

Total Firearms: 611,877

Family-owned and Kentucky proud, Anderson Manufacturing produces some of the industry’s highest-quality, value-priced AR-style rifles, pistols, parts, and accessories. Anderson also manufactures a significant quantity of AR-15 lower receivers. In 2025, Sturm Ruger& Co. bought the assets of Anderson Manufacturing. Production under the Anderson Manufacturing brand has been terminated. | andersonmanufacturing.com

3. SIG SAUER

Total Firearms: 944,605

The weapons of choice for U.S. and global military, law enforcement, and commercial users, Sig Sauer leads the industry in innovation, ingenuity, and manufacturing. Sig Sauer, founded as SIGARMS in Virginia in 1985 to import firearms, moved to New Hampshire in 1990. The company manufactures rifles, pistols (#1 ranked), ammunition, optics, suppressors, and airguns, and operates the Sig Sauer Academy. | sigsauer.com

2. Smith & Wesson

Total Firearms: 970,160

Since 1852, founded by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson, Smith & Wesson (Nasdag | SWBI) pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns have empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security the Bill of Rights guaranteed. In 2021, Smith & Wesson entered the tactical shotgun segment with the launch of the M&P12 Series. In October 2023, Smith & Wesson hosted the grand opening of its new Maryville, TN headquarters. Loved by competitive shooters, hunters, plinkers, 2nd Amendment advocates, concealed carry users, and law enforcement, Smith & Wesson has been a leader in the firearms industry for pistols and rifles year after year. The company manufactures a broad range of firearms and accessories, including revolvers (#2 rank), pistols (#2 rank), rifles (#4 rank), shotguns, and suppressors (GEMTECH) | smith-wesson.com

1. Ruger

Total Firearms: 1,356,710

Ruger (NYSE|RGR) maintains the #1 ranking for USA firearms manufacturing in 2024. The company has held the #1 ranking for three years running. A leading manufacturer of rugged, reliable, American-made sporting firearms, Ruger including the Marlin brand, offers 800 variations of pistols, revolvers, hunting rifles, AR-style rifles, and lever-action rifles. Ruger is the perennial manufacturing leader in the rifle segment (#1 ranked), as well as a strong contender in pistols (#3 ranked) and revolvers (#3 ranked).In 2024, Ruger celebrated its 75th anniversary. In 2025, Sturm Ruger & Co. bought the assets of Anderson Manufacturing. Production under the Anderson Manufacturing brand has been terminated. In January 2026, the company moved its headquarters from Southport, CT, to Mayodan, NC. Additionally, in 2026, Ruger entered into a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding S.A., making Beretta Holding the largest Sturm Ruger& Co. shareholder. | ruger.com

Rankings: 2020 – 2024

The tables below compare firearm production data reported in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 ATF AFMER final Reports. In addition, we have included the top manufacturers and rankings for the major product segments, including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and exports.

Notes:

• All type 07 and Type 10 FFLs must submit the ATF Form 5300.11 by April 1 annually. Manufacturers must report the total number of firearms, by product segment, that were manufactured that year and sold or distributed into U.S. commerce. AFMER data is typically posted on the ATF website approximately 15 months in arrears
• Axon Enterprises’ Taser 10 (less-lethal device) manufacturing data is included in the total firearms chart for data integrity, but is excluded from the Top 30 ranking, as this product does not compete with firearms

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