Non-Lethal Weapons Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Non-Lethal Weapons Market is Segmented By Technology (Chemical, Electromagnetics, Electrical, Kinetics, Optics, Acoustic, Biological), By Type (Ammunition, Explosives, Gases, and Sprays, Directed Energy Weapons, Area Denial, Others), By the Application (Law Enforcement, Military), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Report Overview

The Global Non-Lethal Weapons Market report analyzes the market shares, size, recent trends, future market outlook, and competitive intelligence. The demand for non-lethal weapons is increasing due to the rise in civil unrest, and terrorist attacks. The market is witnessing a surge in orders from the military and law enforcement agencies in Asia-Pacific is growing. The competitive rivalry is intensifying with major players such as Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc., Condor Non-Lethal Technologies, BAE Systems, and others actively operating in the market.

Non-lethal weapons include devices, weapons, and munitions designed and primarily used to incapacitate targeted personnel or materiel immediately while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to property in the target area. Non-lethal weapons are intended to have reversible impacts on materials and personnel. The market has plenty of options for non-lethal self-defense, ranging from simple impact weapons to electric weapons, batons, and chemical irritants.

The 3 primary less-lethal weapons used by law enforcement—electronic control weapons, most commonly batons; tasers; and pepper spray are already widespread and the interest in less-lethal weapons is running high. Competent persons must fulfill various complex missions ranging from humanitarian scenarios and peacekeeping to full-scale combat operations. Non-lethal weapons play a critical role in filling gaps between "shooting and shouting" options as part of the force escalation.

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Summary

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Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Dynamics and Trends

The market is expected to boost by the growing use of non-lethal weapons for crowd management.

The growing use of non-lethal weapons for crowd management

Many countries are currently confronted with complicated circumstances involving the lives of thousands of innocent civilians. Due to widespread protests favoring regime change, the situation has recently worsened worldwide. Unwise use of the internet, social media, and other communication forms can encourage imitation and make critical issues fashionable. Due to the dynamic security environment, versatile and widely adaptable technology has been used to avoid human deaths in asymmetric and conventional warfare scenarios. The domestic and international circumstances demand that non-lethal weapons with distraction, disorientation, and incapacitating effects be introduced immediately, allowing security forces to act more freely.

Conversely, crowd control in dense population countries is an extremely complex scenario where security forces have to deal with crowds with and without arms. In the recent past, the protests have not been confined to peaceful protests in a small constituency but have risen to the national level, which has boosted the demand for urgent deployment and introduction of non-lethal weapons.

Water cannons are widely employed to disperse crowds and riots and prevent movement in a specific position. Although these water cannons are designed to disperse crowds safely, the pressure can cause eye damage or even death. The development of water-filled rounds for small arms is still in its early stages. With pellet guns causing eyesight loss for several protesters for years, the arguments for substituting them with other effective non-lethal weapons have grown louder. But, it has been replaced with other safer methods, such as pelargonic acid vanillyl amide (PAVA) shells.

Complaints regarding serious injuries with the use of non-lethal weapons

Police often use rubber bullets, flashbangs, pellet guns, and tear gas to control protesting crowds. Still, these weapons, called “non-lethal” crowd control measures, can sometimes cause serious injury and, in some cases, death. Non-lethal weapons have been utilized against protestors in recent George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests. Studies have revealed that these weapons have caused serious injury and death and in some cases, researchers have recommended that they should not be used to control crowds because of the hazards they pose.

The studies have recognized risks associated with weapons police use to control crowds, including rubber bullets and pellet guns. According to the British Medical Journal analysis, from the 1,984 people struck by the weapons, 53 died from the injuries and 300 people suffered permanent disability. The injuries were most severe when individuals were struck in the head and neck by these projectiles.

COVID-19 Impact on Non-Lethal Weapons Market

COVID-19 forced governments worldwide to implement strict lockdowns and made social distancing obligatory to contain the spread of the virus. Non-lethal weapons are mainly used for crowd control and law enforcement, but the number of protests and violent activities has reduced drastically due to the lockdown. Consequently, several organizations initiated work-from-home programs as safety measures. It led to a sudden decline in non-lethal weapons demand for personal use.

Moreover, the lockdown partially pushed the non-lethal weapons manufacturing facilities to shut their operations. The adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in delays in the initiatives regarding the growth of non-lethal weapons solutions globally. Despite COVID, there were several protests globally, which have kept non-lethal weapons sales stable. For instance, during the pandemic, the George Floyd protests had a participation of more than 15 million people, making it one of the biggest protests to date in the U.S. Throughout the protests, law enforcement utilized non-lethal weapons for crowd control.

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Segment and Shares

The global non-lethal weapons market is segmented based on technology, type, application, and region.

The rising use of non-lethal weapons for peacekeeping and stability operations by the military will boost the market demand

The global non-lethal weapons market is segmented into law enforcement and military based on application.

The military may use non-lethal weapons in various missions across the force continuum. Military police and occupation forces may also utilize non-lethal weapons for peacekeeping and stability operations. Non-lethal weapons can be used to channel a battlefield or control the civilian population movement or limit civilian access to restricted areas. The military uses non-lethal weapons to Disable materiel; Warn/Stop vehicles; Deny, disperse, and suppress personnel; Provide Soldiers with personal protective equipment and enhancement.

The army forces required options to shout or shoot simply. Non-lethal weapons have filled the fill gaps between verbal warnings and lethal force. U.S. forces have urgently needed and used the weapons in Afghanistan, Somalia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Haiti. The need for non-lethal weapons grows as disasters and warfare increasingly occur in population centers and at sea, as boats become the asymmetric weapon of choice.

In 2018, the U.S. Army awarded PepperBall® a US$ 650,000 contract for a Variable Kinetic System (VKS). It is a non-lethal launcher to help soldiers with force protection measures. Historically, the Army has aimed to increase the weapon's lethality to attain success on the battlefield. Political, operational, and societal factors have limited the use of traditional lethal weapons. PepperBall® VKS presents options for employment in close-in tactical engagements across the range of conflict.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Global Non-Lethal Weapons Market Geographical Analysis

Agreements between countries for not using lethal weapons at the borders will boost the demand in Asia-Pacific

Currently, China has a significant non-lethal weapons market in the region, mainly due to the civil unrest and occasional riots, such as demonstrations and protests in cities, often related to environmental, labor-related, and educational issues. Such instances have directed the police forces to use non-lethal weapons.

In countries with modern administrations, smaller and larger strikes, political rallies, sporting events, public meetings, and others are unavoidable. Security forces have been accused of dispersing crowds in humiliating ways on numerous occasions. The countries like India and China are using numerous non-lethal weapons to assure the safety of personnel and the public.

China and India had signed agreements in which both the countries had agreed to adhere to understandings to avoid escalation during face-offs along the LAC. The countries agreed that neither side should use force against the other. Hence, the Chinese soldiers used nail-studded sticks, stones, iron rods, and clubs to attack Indian soldiers during the Galwan Valley dispute.

After the Galwan Valley clash, the Indian security forces got a range of new non-lethal weapons to reply to the Chinese troops. It intends to keep the Indian forces prepared to tackle the Chinese forces as the military stand-off along the LAC in eastern Ladakh continues. India has accessed exclusive visuals of the non-lethal weapons, including Sapper Punch, Vajra, Trishul, Dand, and Bhadra — developed by Apasteron. The company has developed non-lethal weapons for the Indian Army under the Make In India Initiative.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Non-Lethal Weapons Companies and Competitive Landscape

The global non-lethal weapons market is consolidated and moderately competitive. Major players in the market include Byrna Technologies Inc, Axon Enterprise, Inc, Rheinmetall AG, Combined Systems Inc, Lamperd Less Lethal, Zarc International Inc, NonLethal Technologies, Inc., PepperBall®, Genasys, Inc., Condor Tecnologias Não-Letaisamong others. The companies are offering new technologies and weapons to dominate the market.

Byrna Technologies Inc

Overview: Byrna Technologies is a manufacturer, designer, retailer, and distributor of creative technological solutions for security situations that don't require the use of lethal force. Byrna Technologies Inc. draws on a history of excellence in manufacturing non-lethal weapons locally and in the surrounding area.

Byrna sells less lethal munitions to the military, law enforcement, and correction agencies through Byrna Law Enforcement Division. The company's product line includes Byrna SD, Custom Launcher Wraps, Projectiles, Accessories, Bundles, Byrna Banshee, Byrna SD XL, Byrna Shield, Mission 4 Rifle, and Apparel. The company has 44 issued utility patents and 21 issued design patents.

Product Portfolio:

• Byrna Launcher: It is an extremely powerful and effective non-lethal weapon that can be taken anywhere. Powered by compressed air, the Launcher shoots chemical irritants and .68 caliber kinetic projectiles that can disable a danger from up to 60 feet away.
• Key Development: In 2021, Byrna Technologies Inc. launched its products on Amazon.com e-commerce, responsible for 54% of all online sales in the U.S. The Company launched a new Byrna SD  personal security device, which will be available exclusively on Amazon for two months.

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