Non-lethal Weapons Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Non-Lethal Weapons Market is Segmented by Type (Area Denial, Ammunition, Explosives, Gases and Sprays, Directed Energy Weapons, and Electroshock Weapons), Application (Law Enforcement and Military), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Non-lethal Weapons Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Non-lethal Weapons Market Size

Non-lethal Weapons Market Summary
Study Period 2024 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 8.62 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 11.19 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.36 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

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Non-lethal Weapons Market Analysis

The Non-lethal Weapons Market size is estimated at USD 8.62 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 11.19 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.36% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The non-lethal weapons market witnessed unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to various private and commercial security industries owing to the imposed restrictions and lockdowns that were implemented by various governments across the world. In addition, amid the coronavirus pandemic, several riots and conflicts with the government were witnessed across various parts of the world. Law enforcement agencies had to make use of non-lethal weapons to control the situation. Moreover, the pandemic led to an accelerated shift towards the adoption of non-lethal technologies for crowd control and dispersal worldwide. It will lead to growth in the market during the forecast period.

Increasing armed violence and political tensions resulted in governments worldwide taking precautions and arming the military and police forces with non-lethal weapons. Moreover, the rising instances of civilian violence and clashes with armed forces in various parts of the world also led to a growth in non-lethal weapons worldwide.

There is a rise in the demand for non-lethal weapons due to their advanced features and ability to control riot situations without causing casualties. It enabled defense organizations and key players to improve their product portfolios with advanced technologies such as laser interdiction systems, long-range acoustic devices, enhanced underwater loudhailers, flash-bang grenades, acoustic hailing devices, and modular crowd control munitions, amongst others.

Non-lethal Weapons Industry Overview

The non-lethal weapons market is fragmented in nature, with various players holding significant shares in the market. Some prominent market players are AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc., Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI), Lampard Less Lethal, RTX Corporation, and Safariland, LLC.

The key players in the market are focusing on the development of advanced non-lethal weapons, which will be delivered to various key players in the market. Growing expenditure on the development of advanced non-lethal weapons with new technologies will lead to creating better opportunities in the near future.

Moreover, various manufacturers are now developing technologies such as Laser interdiction systems, long-range acoustic devices, enhanced underwater loudhailers, flash-bang grenades, acoustic hailing devices, and modular crowd control munitions, which will lead to market growth during the forecast period.

Non-lethal Weapons Market Leaders

  1. AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc.

  2. Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI)

  3. Lampard Less Lethal

  4. Safariland, LLC.

  5. RTX Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Non-lethal Weapons Market News

  • May 2023: The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) Sentinel-class maritime security and response vessels (MSRVs) announced that they are being equipped with Sitep Italia's multirole acoustic stabilized system (MASS). Moreover, the system will be installed across all four vessels in the Sentinel class. 
  • January 2022: KWESST Micro Systems Inc., which is a market leader in providing next-generation tactical systems for security forces and personal defense, announced that they will launch a new product. The new product, which is a non-lethal Low Energy Cartridge System, will be marketed under the brand name Para Ops. Moreover, the activation of such a system will transform both the non-lethal personal defense category and the broader law enforcement industry.

Non-lethal Weapons Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Area Denial
    • 5.1.1.1 Anti-vehicle
    • 5.1.1.2 Anti-personnel
    • 5.1.2 Ammunition
    • 5.1.2.1 Rubber Bullets
    • 5.1.2.2 Wax Bullets
    • 5.1.2.3 Plastic Bullets
    • 5.1.2.4 Bean Bag Rounds
    • 5.1.2.5 Sponge Grenade
    • 5.1.3 Explosives
    • 5.1.3.1 Flash Bang Grenades
    • 5.1.3.2 Sting Grenades
    • 5.1.4 Gases and Sprays
    • 5.1.4.1 Water Cannons
    • 5.1.4.2 Scent-based Weapons
    • 5.1.4.3 Teargas
    • 5.1.4.4 Pepper Spray
    • 5.1.5 Directed Energy Weapons
    • 5.1.6 Electroshock Weapons
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Law Enforcement
    • 5.2.2 Military
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.2 Germany
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 India
    • 5.3.3.3 Japan
    • 5.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Latin America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.3 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.4 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.5 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc.
    • 6.2.2 Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI)
    • 6.2.3 CONDOR TECNOLOGIAS Não LETALIS
    • 6.2.4 Fiocchi Munizioni S.p.A.
    • 6.2.5 Herstal Group
    • 6.2.6 ISPRA
    • 6.2.7 Lamperd Less Lethal
    • 6.2.8 Byrna Technologies Inc.
    • 6.2.9 NonLethal Technologies, Inc.
    • 6.2.10 UTS United Tactical Systems, LLC (Pepperball)
    • 6.2.11 RTX Corporation
    • 6.2.12 Rheinmetall AG
    • 6.2.13 RUAG International Holding Ltd.
    • 6.2.14 Axon Enterprise, Inc.
    • 6.2.15 Safariland, LLC
    • 6.2.16 Zarc International, Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Non-lethal Weapons Industry Segmentation

Non-lethal weapons are weapons that can cause pain/irritation/uneasiness to any of the human senses without any permanent damage to any of the sensory or bodily functions. Non-lethal weapons may be used by conventional military in a range of missions across the force continuum. They may also be used by the police and also by occupation forces for peacekeeping and stability operations. Non-lethal weapons may also be used to channel a battlefield, control the movement of civilian populations, or limit civilian access to restricted areas.

The non-lethal weapons market is segmented based on type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into area denial, ammunition, explosives, gases and sprays, directed energy weapons, and electroshock weapons). By application, the market is segmented into law enforcement and military. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the non-lethal weapons market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Type Area Denial Anti-vehicle
Anti-personnel
Ammunition Rubber Bullets
Wax Bullets
Plastic Bullets
Bean Bag Rounds
Sponge Grenade
Explosives Flash Bang Grenades
Sting Grenades
Gases and Sprays Water Cannons
Scent-based Weapons
Teargas
Pepper Spray
Directed Energy Weapons
Electroshock Weapons
Application Law Enforcement
Military
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Qatar
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Non-lethal Weapons Market Research FAQs

How big is the Non-lethal Weapons Market?

The Non-lethal Weapons Market size is expected to reach USD 8.62 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.36% to reach USD 11.19 billion by 2030.

What is the current Non-lethal Weapons Market size?

In 2025, the Non-lethal Weapons Market size is expected to reach USD 8.62 billion.

Who are the key players in Non-lethal Weapons Market?

AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc., Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI), Lampard Less Lethal, Safariland, LLC. and RTX Corporation are the major companies operating in the Non-lethal Weapons Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Non-lethal Weapons Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Non-lethal Weapons Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Non-lethal Weapons Market.

What years does this Non-lethal Weapons Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Non-lethal Weapons Market size was estimated at USD 8.16 billion. The report covers the Non-lethal Weapons Market historical market size for years: 2024. The report also forecasts the Non-lethal Weapons Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Non-lethal Weapons Industry Report

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