North America Riot Control Equipment Market Size

North America Riot Control Equipment Market Analysis

The North American riot control equipment market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period

• Although the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the economy of the region, resulting in a GDP decline of more than 3%, the sales of riot control equipment in the region did not decline during and after 2020. In fact, the region witnessed several protests against the imposition of coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns, which led to law enforcement agencies using riot-control equipment to manage the crowds effectively.
• Additionally, the social unrest in the United States following the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests that turned violent caused massive property damage on some occasions, leading authorities to restock their riot control equipment to prevent loss of life and property in the future, thereby driving the market growth. Even in 2021, riots and protests erupted in several US cities following the killing of a 13-year-old boy, Adam Toledo. This situation led to the restocking of riot control equipment by authorities to manage such situations effectively.
• The growth of the market may further be driven by the development of advanced less-lethal weapons, such as dropping low-velocity ammunition, pepper sprays, and other less-lethal weapons during the forecast period.
• However, the growth of the riot control equipment market may be hampered due to policy changes by the governments and regulatory bodies resulting in a ban on the use of several types of less-lethal offensive equipment during the forecast period. This policy change may have an adverse effect on the growth of the market in the region.