Gunshot Detection System Market by Application (Homeland, And Defense), Installation Type (Fixed, Wearable, and Vechicle Mounted), Product Type (Indoor, and Outdoor), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

The gunshot detection system market is projected to grow from USD 726.3 million in 2016 to USD 3,099.8 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 27.36% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2015 and the forecast period is from 2016 to 2022.

Objectives of the Study:

The report analyzes the market on the basis of application (homeland and defense), installation type (fixed, wearable, and vehicle mounted), product type (indoor and outdoor), and maps these segments and subsegments across major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

The report provides in-depth market intelligence regarding gunshot detection market dynamics and major factors influencing the growth of the gunshot detection market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges), along with an analysis of micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall gunshot detection market.

The report also covers competitive developments such as long-term contracts, joint ventures, mergers, new product launches, and developments, and research & development activities in the gunshot detection system market, in addition to business and corporate strategies adopted by the key players in the market.

Research Methodology:

Market size estimations for various segments and subsegments of the gunshot detection system market were arrived at through extensive secondary research and government sources such as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), company website, corporate filings such as annual reports, investor presentations, and financial statements, and trade, business, and professional associations, among others. Furthermore, corroboration with primaries and further market triangulation with the help of statistical techniques using econometric tools was carried out. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data is consolidated, and added with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets, and presented in this report.

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The ecosystem of the gunshot detection system market comprises manufacturers, distributors, and end users. The key end users of the gunshot detection system market are homeland and defense sectors. Key players in the gunshot detection system market are SST, Inc. (U.S.), Raytheon BBN Technologies (U.S.), QinetiQ North America (U.S.), Shooter Detection Systems, LLC (U.S.), and Acoem Group (France) offering advanced technology systems, products, and services. These players are adopting strategies such as agreements and partnerships, new product developments, contracts, and business expansions to strengthen their position in the gunshot detection system market.

Target Audience

• City Councils
• Armed Services
• Police Departments
• Universities
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Private Companies
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Component Suppliers

Scope of the Report

This research report categorizes the gunshot detection system market into the following segments and subsegments:

Gunshot Detection System Market, By Application

• Homeland
• Defense

Gunshot Detection System Market, By Installation Type

• Fixed
• Vehicle Mounted
• Wearable

Gunshot Detection System Market, By Product Type

• Indoor
• Outdoor

Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• Rest of the World

Customizations available for the report:

With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations as per specific needs of the company. The following customization options are available for the report:

• Company Information
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  • Geographic Analysis: Further breakdown of the Rest of the World market

Increasing incidences of shooting at schools, universities, and hospitals to drive the gunshot detection system demand close to USD 3.09 billion by 2022

In the U.S., major towns have started tracking gunfire or gunshots near schools, colleges, and universities as educational institutes are increasingly facing gunshot attacks that have threatened the security of students and staff alike. An analysis by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of 200 active shooting incidents between 2001 and 2015 has identified potential threat locations. The system provides analyzed gunshot information to assist law enforcement officers and people to prepare and respond to shooting incidents. The analysis pointed out that commercial space shooting incidents account for 44.0% and educational institutes account for 22.5% share of active shooter incidents.

The gunshot detection system market size is projected to reach USD 3.09 Billion by 2022, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. are the biggest end users of these systems. These systems provide vital information to agencies regarding the exact location of gunshot, the number of gun rounds fired, and in some cases, the type of weapon used. This helps in minimizing dangers to human lives and reducing response time of law enforcement agencies to propel further growth of the gunshot detection system the long-term forecast.

High installation cost of gunshot detection systems in cities are the major restraints for the market.

Gunshot detection systems are widely used for homeland security. These systems require installation of a large number of spatially distributed sensors over a large area and thus, are costly. The installation cost is very high and maintaining these systems is an additional expense on governments. The average cost for installation varies between USD 0.2 million and USD 0.4 million approx. in an area of 3 square miles for a subscription of three years. Furthermore, maintenance and replacement of faulty sensors may increase the life cycle cost of these systems, which demands increase in tax rates for citizens.

Market Dynamics

• Drivers
  • Increasing incidences of shooting at schools, universities, and hospitals are driving the gunshot detection system market
  • Minimizing enemy gunfire casualties in war zones
  • Increased use of gunshot detection systems by law enforcement agencies in North America
• Restraints
  • High installation cost of gunshot detection systems in cities
• Opportunities
  • Increasing importance of gunshot detection systems in smart cities
• Challenges
  • Technological challenges in integration with command and control systems
  • Multi-directional gunshot localization capability
  • High rate of false alarms and undetected gunshot incidents

Key Questions

• What are the emerging regions for investment in gunshot detection systems market?
• Who are the major players in this market and their respective market share?
• How competitive landscape analysis will help players to adopt newer technologies and identify upcoming disruptions?

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 17)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered
    1.4 Currency & Pricing
    1.5 Distribution Channel Participants
    1.6 Market Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 21)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions
           2.4.1 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 30)
    3.1 Introduction
    3.2 Regional Analysis
    3.3 Key Growth Strategies Adopted By Market Players

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 34)
    4.1 Developing Economies to Offer Several Untapped Opportunities
    4.2 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Application
    4.3 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Installation Type
    4.4 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Product Type
    4.5 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016 & 2022
    4.6 Life Cycle Analysis, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 38)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 By Application
           5.2.2 By Installation Type
           5.2.3 By Product Type
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Increasing Incidences of Shootings at Schools, Universities, and Hospitals Driving Gunshot Detection System Market
                    5.3.1.2 Minimizing Enemy Gunfire Casualties in War Zones
                    5.3.1.3 Increased Use of Gunshot Detection Systems By Law Enforcement Agencies in North America
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 High Installation Cost of Gunshot Detection Systems in Cities
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Increasing Importance of Gunshot Detection Systems in Smart Cities
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Technological Challenges in Integration With Command and Control Systems
                    5.3.4.2 Multi-Directional Gunshot Localization Capability
                    5.3.4.3 High Rate of False Alarms and Undetected Gunshot Incidents

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 45)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Product Mapping
    6.3 Contract Mapping for Gunshot Detection System Market
    6.4 Technological Developments
    6.5 Patent Mapping From February 2012 to September 2016

7 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Application (Page No. - 54)
    7.1 Introduction
           7.1.1 Homeland
           7.1.2 Defense

8 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Installation Type (Page No. - 59)
    8.1 Introduction
           8.1.1 Fixed Installation Type
           8.1.2 Wearable Installation Type
           8.1.3 Vehicle-Mounted Installation Type

9 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Product Type (Page No. - 65)
    9.1 Introduction
           9.1.1 Indoor Product Type
           9.1.2 Outdoor Product Type

10 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region (Page No. - 70)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 By Country
             10.2.2 By Application
             10.2.3 By Installation Type
             10.2.4 By Product Type
             10.2.5 U.S.
                        10.2.5.1 By Application
                        10.2.5.2 By Installation Type
                        10.2.5.3 By Product Type
             10.2.6 Canada
                        10.2.6.1 By Application
                        10.2.6.2 By Installation Type
                        10.2.6.3 By Product Type
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 By Country
             10.3.2 By Application
             10.3.3 By Installation Type
             10.3.4 By Product Type
             10.3.5 Germany
                        10.3.5.1 By Application
                        10.3.5.2 By Installation Type
                        10.3.5.3 By Product Type
             10.3.6 U.K.
                        10.3.6.1 By Application
                        10.3.6.2 By Installation Type
                        10.3.6.3 By Product Type
             10.3.7 Russia
                        10.3.7.1 By Application
                        10.3.7.2 By Installation Type
                        10.3.7.3 By Product Type
             10.3.8 France
                        10.3.8.1 By Application
                        10.3.8.2 By Installation Type
                        10.3.8.3 By Product Type
             10.3.9 Italy
                        10.3.9.1 By Application
                        10.3.9.2 By Installation Type
                        10.3.9.3 By Product Type
     10.4 Asia-Pacific (APAC)
             10.4.1 By Country
             10.4.2 By Application
             10.4.3 By Installation Type
             10.4.4 By Product Type
             10.4.5 China
                        10.4.5.1 By Application
                        10.4.5.2 By Installation Type
                        10.4.5.3 By Product Type
             10.4.6 India
                        10.4.6.1 By Application
                        10.4.6.2 By Installation Type
                        10.4.6.3 By Product Type
             10.4.7 Japan
                        10.4.7.1 By Application
                        10.4.7.2 By Installation Type
                        10.4.7.3 By Product Type
             10.4.8 South Korea
                        10.4.8.1 By Application
                        10.4.8.2 By Installation Type
                        10.4.8.3 By Product Type
     10.5 Middle East & Africa
             10.5.1 Middle East
             10.5.2 By Country
             10.5.3 By Application
             10.5.4 By Installation Type
             10.5.5 By Product Type
             10.5.6 UAE
                        10.5.6.1 By Application
                        10.5.6.2 By Installation Type
                        10.5.6.3 By Product Type
             10.5.7 Saudi Arabia
                        10.5.7.1 By Application
                        10.5.7.2 By Installation Type
                        10.5.7.3 By Product Type
             10.5.8 Israel
                        10.5.8.1 By Application
                        10.5.8.2 By Installation Type
                        10.5.8.3 By Product Type
             10.5.9 Africa
                        10.5.9.1 By Application
                        10.5.9.2 By Installation Type
                        10.5.9.3 By Product Type
     10.6 Rest of the World (RoW)
             10.6.1 By Application
             10.6.2 By Installation Type
             10.6.3 By Product Type

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 110)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 Market Rankings of Key Players
     11.3 Competitive Situations and Trends
             11.3.1 Contracts
             11.3.2 Agreements, Partnerships, and Collaborations
             11.3.3 New Product/Technology Launches
             11.3.4 Mergers & Acquisitions

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 119)
(Overview, Products and Services, Financials, Strategy & Development)*
     12.1 Introduction
     12.2 SST, Inc. (Shotspotter)
     12.3 Raytheon Company (Bbn Technologies)
     12.4 Qinetiq North America
     12.5 Shooter Detection Systems LLC
     12.6 Acoem Group
     12.7 Thales Group
     12.8 Battelle Memorial Institute
     12.9 Louroe Electronics
     12.10 Tracer Technology Systems, Inc.
     12.11 Safety Dynamics, Inc.
     12.12 Databuoy Corporation
     12.13 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
     12.14 ELTA Systems Ltd.
     12.15 Creation of the Compagnie Industrielle Des Lasers (Cilas)
     12.16 Microflown Avisa B.V.
     12.17 V5 Systems Inc.
     12.18 Rheinmetall AG
     12.19 Information System Technologies, Inc.

*Details on Overview, Products and Services, Financials, Strategy & Development Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies

13 Appendix (Page No. - 146)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
     13.4 Available Customizations
     13.5 Related Reports
     13.6 Author Details

List of Tables (86 Tables)

Table 1 Periodization
Table 2 Gunshot Detection Systems Reduce Gunfire Incidents in U.S. Cities
Table 3 Gunshot Detection System Installations in U.S. Cities
Table 4 Gunshot Detection System Market- Product Mapping
Table 5 Contracts Mapped for Calculating Average Selling Price of Gunshot Detection Systems
Table 6 Technological Developments in the Gunshot Detection System Market
Table 7 Patent Mapping of Gunshot Detection Systems
Table 8 Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Homeland Application Segment: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Defense Application Segment: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Fixed Installation Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Wearable Installation Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Vehicle-Mounted Installation Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Indoor Product Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Outdoor Product Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 North America: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 North America: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 North America: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 North America: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 U.S.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 U.S.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 U.S.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Canada: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 Canada: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Canada: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Europe: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Europe.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Europe: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Germany: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Germany: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Germany: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 U.K.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 U.K.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 U.K.: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Russia: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Russia: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Russia: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 France: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 France: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 France: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Italy: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Italy: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 Italy: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 APAC Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 APAC: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 APAC: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 APAC: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 China: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 China: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 China: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 India: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 India: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 India: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Japan: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 Japan: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Japan: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 South Korea: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 South Korea: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 63 South Korea: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 64 Middle East & Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 65 Middle East & Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 Middle East & Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 67 Middle East & Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 68 UAE: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 69 UAE: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 70 UAE: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 71 Saudi Arabia: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 72 Saudi Arabia: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 73 Saudi Arabia: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 74 Israel: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 75 Israel: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 76 Israel: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 77 Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 78 Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 79 Africa: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 80 RoW: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Application, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 81 RoW: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Installation Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 82 RoW: Gunshot Detection System Market Size, By Product Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 83 Contracts, 2010-2017
Table 84 Agreements, Partnerships, and Collaborations, 2010-2017
Table 85 New Product/Technology Launches, 2010 -2017
Table 86 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2010-2017

List of Figures (47 Figures)

Figure 1 Gunshot Detection System Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Years Considered for the Study
Figure 3 Gunshot Detection System Market: Research Methodology Steps
Figure 4 Gunshot Detection System Market: Research Methodology
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Process: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation Process: Top-Down Approach
Figure 8 Gunshot Detection System Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 9 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 10 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Application, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 11 Gunshot Detection Market Share, By Region, 2016
Figure 12 Contracts Was the Major Strategy Adopted By the Key Players in the Gunshot Detection System Market From November 2010 to January 2017
Figure 13 Technological Advancements and Need to Strengthen Homeland Security to Drive Gunshot Detection System Market Between 2016-2022
Figure 14 Homeland Segment to Record Highest Growth in Gunshot Detection System Market, By Application, Between 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 15 Fixed Segment to Hold Largest Share of Gunshot Detection System Market, By Installation Type, in 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 16 Indoor Segment to Lead Gunshot Detection System Market, By Product Type, Between 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 17 North America to Lead Global Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, Between 2016-2022
Figure 18 APAC to Record Highest Growth in Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, Between 2016-2022
Figure 19 Gunshot Detection System Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 20 U.S. Gunfire Murder Victims Between 2010-2015
Figure 21 Gunshot Detection System Contracts, By Installation Type
Figure 22 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Application, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 23 Homeland Application Segment: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 24 Defense Application Segment: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 25 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Installation Type, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 26 Fixed Installation Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 27 Wearable Installation Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 28 Vehicle-Mounted Installation Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 29 Gunshot Detection System Market, By Product Type, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 30 Indoor Product Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 31 Outdoor Product Type: Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region, 2016-2022 (USD Million)
Figure 32 North America Holds Largest Share of Global Gunshot Detection System Market in 2016
Figure 33 Global Gunshot Detection System Market, By Region
Figure 34 North America Gunshot Detection System Market Snapshot
Figure 35 Europe Gunshot Detection System Market Snapshot
Figure 36 Germany Holds Largest Share of European Gunshot Detection System Market in 2016
Figure 37 Japan Holds Largest Share of APAC Gunshot Detection System Market in 2016
Figure 38 Companies Adopted Contracts as the Key Growth Strategy From November 2010 to January 2017
Figure 39 Revenue, Contracts and Product-Based Ranking of Top Players in Gunshot Detection System Market
Figure 40 Gunshot Detection System Market Evolution Framework, 2013-2017
Figure 41 Leading Companies in Gunshot Detection System Market
Figure 42 Contracts Was the Major Strategy Adopted By Key Players in the Gunshot Detection System Market From November 2010 to January 2017
Figure 43 Regional Revenue Mix of Top Five Players in Gunshot Detection System Market (2015)
Figure 44 Raytheon Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 Raytheon Company (BBN Technologies): SWOT Analysis
Figure 46 Thales Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 47 Thales Group: SWOT Analysis

The gunshot detection system market is projected to grow from USD 726.3 million in 2016 to USD 3,099.8 million by 2022, at a CAGR of 27.36% during the forecast period. Factors such as lack of stringent gun-ownership laws and easy availability of guns have resulted in an increase in gun deaths in the U.S. The use of gunshot detection systems in the military has increased due to the rise of terrorism and the need for technological advancements.

On the basis of application, the gunshot detection system market has been segmented into homeland and defense. The homeland segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The demand for increased security in futuristic smart cities is the key factor driving the gunshot detection system market. In the past five years, large-scale installations of gunshot detection systems have taken place in cities of North America and some parts of Europe. The defense use of gunshot detection systems involves installation on armored vehicles, soldier wearables, border crossings, and military installations on buildings and bases, among others. Defense systems have the ability to identify the location of the gunshot origin and provide information on counter-offensive strategies.

Based on installation type, the gunshot detection system market is dominated by the fixed segment, and this segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Fixed gunshot detection systems use the acoustic sensor node detection technology to detect a gunshot event. Fixed installations are carried out at a specific height from the ground.

The growth in gun ownership in the U.S. and illegal arms sale have contributed to threats of gunfire-related incidents. Rise in deaths or homicide incidents due to the use of guns is a major concern. The gunshot detection system market in North America is expected to witness significant growth, owing to a high number of firearm-related deaths in the region, especially in the U.S. where the firearm-related death rate is 25 times higher than other countries. Major U.S. cities are planning to install indoor gunshot detection systems at universities, corporate office locations, and financial facilities, among others, in the next five years.

Gunshot Detection System Market, by Region, 2022 (USD million)

The operational cost of gunshot detection systems is high for homeland applications. The installation requires a large number of spatially distributed sensors over a large area and thus, are costly. The installation cost is very high and maintaining these systems is an additional expense on governments. The average cost of installation varies between USD 0.2 million and USD 0.4 million approx. in an area of 3 square miles for a subscription of three years. Furthermore, maintenance and replacement of faulty sensors may increase the life cycle cost of these systems, which leads to an increase in tax rates for citizens.

Key players profiled in the gunshot detection system market are SST, Inc. (U.S.), Raytheon BBN Technologies (U.S.), QinetiQ North America (U.S.), Shooter Detection System LLC (U.S.), ACOEM Group (France), Battelle Memorial Institute (U.S.), and Louroe Electronics (U.S.), among others. Contracts is the major growth strategy adopted by the top market players to strengthen their position in the gunshot detection system market.

Leading gunshot detection system manufacturers are developing technologically advanced systems to drive the industry forward

Interoperability with remote weapon stations for situational awareness

The array of sensitive and spatially configured sensors are installed on manned or unmanned vehicle and checkpoints allowing immediate indication of fire or gunshot attack, along with localizing the shooter’s position. The system enables interoperability with remote weapon stations and EO/IR sensors and can be presented into situational awareness pictures such as Blue Force Tracking.

Identification of gunshot location by detecting thermal radiation

Acoustic detection system are less effective due to multi-path deviation in muzzle blast wave in urban areas. The distance between microphones and the geometry of setting limits the accuracy of identification of the gunshot source. Optical detection systems integrated with mid- and long-Infrared red spectrum and cryogenically cooled detectors or uncooled micro-bolometer to detect the thermal radiation created due to gunshot flash.

Detection and categorization of weapon type

Gunshot detection systems equipped with infrared camera and distributed sensor network allowing panoramic coverage of the covered area, thereby facilitating threat warning, detection, and localization of tanks, attack helicopters, anti-tank missiles, snipers, and categorization of weapon type.

Identification of hostile fire

Counter-sniper gunshot detectors use long-wave infrared, charge coupled device with continuous zoom, a laser range finder, and GPS position location system to verify hostile fire and precisely locate fire location by recognizing face images and reading license plate numbers.

Development of wearable gunshot & sniper detection

Gunshot detection system integrated with man-mounted distributed sensor networks is placed on a soldier’s shoulder to cover 360 degrees area and accurately locate snipers while the soldier is standing, walking or moving in a vehicle.

Identification of precise location within coverage area

The integration of Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensor with tactical radar sensor enables identification of precise location of the missile launcher or the gun by combining the properties of angular resolution of optics, and velocity & range measurements of the radar. The integration also saves power significantly in the radar transmitter design and also reduces the possibility of radio-frequency signal intercept

Localizing the artillery firing events

Miniature Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) is integrated with array of sensors and GPS position location system. This system is installed on a miniature UAV or aerostats enabling situational awareness for all operating units by localizing artillery firing events, supersonic bullets, reflection from telescopic sight, and muzzle sound.

Key questions

• The gunshot detection system industry is going through demand-supply gap, when will this scenario ease out?
• Most of the suppliers have opted advanced technology oriented products as the key strategies as could be seen from the recent developments. Where will it take the industry in the mid to long term?
• For how long installation cost will be the threat for gunshot detection systems?

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