The largest U.S. gun manufacturers of 2024
American factories made about 9.55 million firearms in 2024, according to ATF's latest manufacturing report. Ruger made the most guns, SIG Sauer made the most pistols, and the top three companies built more than a third of everything.
Where the numbers come from
Every licensed manufacturer files an Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER) with ATF. The 2024 report, released in 2026, is the most recent full year. Keep in mind what it counts: guns made in the United States, as reported by the makers themselves. Imports aren't included, so a brand like Heckler & Koch or CZ, whose guns mostly come from Europe, barely shows up. Glock's number counts only pistols made at its Smyrna, Georgia plant.
Top 15 U.S. manufacturers by total firearms, 2024
| # | Manufacturer | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruger | 1,356,710 | 1,305,615 |
| 2 | Smith & Wesson | 970,160 | 991,847 |
| 3 | SIG Sauer | 944,605 | 1,020,755 |
| 4 | Anderson Manufacturing | 611,877 | 337,658 |
| 5 | Palmetto State Armory | 569,814 | 581,742 |
| 6 | Savage Arms | 473,513 | 725,644 |
| 7 | Glock | 419,510 | 345,119 |
| 8 | Henry Repeating Arms | 383,472 | 411,786 |
| 9 | Mossberg | 370,291 | 397,922 |
| 10 | Colt | 194,957 | 193,057 |
| 11 | Springfield Armory | 183,136 | 268,769 |
| 12 | Beretta USA | 179,247 | 139,710 |
| 13 | Kel-Tec | 177,699 | 185,949 |
| 14 | Heritage Manufacturing | 170,705 | 199,500 |
| 15 | Aero Precision | 168,741 | 228,937 |
What the 2024 numbers show
- Production dipped slightly. U.S. makers built 9,551,181 firearms in 2024, down from 9,772,260 in 2023.
- Pistols grew, rifles and revolvers shrank. Pistol output rose to 4.10 million while rifles fell to 2.82 million and revolvers to about 640,000.
- Ruger held the top spot and was the only company over a million guns, with the most rifles of anyone.
- SIG Sauer made the most pistols even though it ranked third overall.
- Glock climbed from about 345,000 to 419,510 U.S.-made pistols, moving up to seventh.
- Anderson Manufacturing nearly doubled its output, jumping to fourth.
U.S. production by type, 2024
| Type | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Pistols | 4,102,830 | 3,939,518 |
| Rifles | 2,823,536 | 3,119,376 |
| Misc. firearms (frames, receivers and others) | 1,385,447 | 1,305,530 |
| Revolvers | 639,743 | 805,054 |
| Shotguns | 599,625 | 602,782 |
| All firearms | 9,551,181 | 9,772,260 |
The leaders in each category
- Pistols: SIG Sauer (874,707), Smith & Wesson (625,616), Ruger (562,325), Glock (419,510), Palmetto State Armory (137,402).
- Rifles: Ruger (679,197), Savage Arms (397,404), Henry (350,718), Smith & Wesson (186,639), Palmetto State Armory (96,148).
- Revolvers: Heritage (170,705), Smith & Wesson (151,369), Ruger (114,711), Colt (94,875), North American Arms (41,096).
- Shotguns: Mossberg (252,780), Beretta (99,077), Legacy Sports International (77,069), Savage (73,091), Kel-Tec (38,207).
What it means when you're buying
High production numbers mean easy-to-find magazines, holsters, parts and service, which is a big reason the Rugers, Smith & Wessons, SIGs and Glocks of the world dominate gun counters. But volume isn't everything: some of the most sought-after guns we handle come from low-volume or imported makers like Heckler & Koch and CZ. Read our brand guides below, or come by the shop in Birmingham and handle a few.
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