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The State Manufacturing the Most Guns, All 50 Ranked

24/7 Wall St. Staff

Published: April 11, 2024 9:10 am

Unsurprisingly, the United States is a global leader in firearms production. In 2021, over 13.8 million firearms were manufactured in the United States, as reported by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The top five companies that are the leaders in arms manufacturing are all U.S.-based – Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics. And America’s two largest gunmakers – Smith & Wesson and Ruger – account for nearly a third of all domestic gun production. (Here is a complete list of America’s largest gunmakers.) 

In 2021 alone, there were over 3,200 federally licensed gunmakers in the U.S. and while these companies are spread out across the 50 states, American firearm manufacturing is heavily concentrated in certain parts of the country. (These 13 states have multi-billion dollar gun economies.)

24/7 Wall St. identified the states making the most guns by using data from the ATF. We ranked each of the 50 states by total firearm production in 2021 – which ranges from fewer than 10 to over 2.4 million.

Scroll to the end of the story to read our detailed methodology.

Scroll below to see the state that manufactures the most guns out of all 50 states, ranked:

50. Hawaii

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 8 (0.0001% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 100% rifles
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 2 (0.1% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 275 (2nd fewest of 50 states)

Hawaii’s biggest gun manufacturer is Koffin Wurks LLC located in Kailua. It produces 87.5% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

49. Delaware

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 11 (0.0001% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 9.1% handguns, 81.8% rifles, 9.1% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 2 (0.1% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 216 (the fewest of 50 states)

Delaware’s biggest gun manufacturer is Gusovsky Gunsmithing LLC located in Wilmington. It produces 72.7% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

48. Rhode Island

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 144 (0.001% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 2.1% handguns, 56.3% rifles, 41.7% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 5 (0.2% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 563 (5th fewest of 50 states)

Rhode Island’s biggest gun manufacturer is Ocean State Armory LLC located in Warwick. It produces 34.7% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

47. Alaska

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 258 (0.002% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 24.4% handguns, 48.8% rifles, 2.3% shotguns, 24.4% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 21 (0.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 601 (6th fewest of 50 states)

Alaska’s biggest gun manufacturer is Annex Industries, LLC located in Soldotna. It produces 19.4% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

46. New Mexico

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 281 (0.002% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 20.3% handguns, 69.8% rifles, 1.4% shotguns, 8.5% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 24 (0.7% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 784 (7th fewest of 50 states)

New Mexico’s biggest gun manufacturer is Farnsworth, Dustin Robert, and Angie J located in Carlsbad. It produces 28.8% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

45. South Dakota

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 906 (0.01% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 8.3% handguns, 51.3% rifles, 0.2% shotguns, 40.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 20 (0.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 827 (8th fewest of 50 states)

South Dakota’s biggest gun manufacturer is West River Rifle Company LLC located in Sturgis. It produces 30.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

44. North Dakota

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 1,301 (0.01% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 6.3% handguns, 3.5% rifles, 1.1% shotguns, 89.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 10 (0.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 335 (3rd fewest of 50 states)

North Dakota’s biggest gun manufacturer is Roughrider Arms LLC located in Grand Forks. It produces 89.7% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

43. Louisiana

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 2,658 (0.02% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 21.2% handguns, 30.6% rifles, 1.0% shotguns, 47.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 43 (1.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,750 (15th fewest of 50 states)

Louisiana’s biggest gun manufacturer is Brothers LA Arms, LLC located in Hammond. It produces 24.1% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

42. Mississippi

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 3,003 (0.02% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 25.1% handguns, 67.2% rifles, 1.4% shotguns, 6.4% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 39 (1.2% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,169 (22nd fewest of 50 states)

Mississippi’s biggest gun manufacturer is JMS Manufacturing Inc located in Lucedale. It produces 42.9 of statewide firearm manufacturing.

41. Colorado

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 3,109 (0.02% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 19.9% handguns, 64.9% rifles, 0.3% shotguns, 14.9% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 75 (2.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 3,156 (23rd most of 50 states)

Colorado’s biggest gun manufacturer is M+M Inc. located in Northglenn. It produces 55.1% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

40. Nebraska

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 6,882 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 25.9% handguns, 11.5% rifles, 1.8% shotguns, 60.7% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 26 (0.8% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,414 (14th fewest of 50 states)

Nebraska’s biggest gun manufacturer is Zermatt Arms Inc. located in Bennet. It produces 59.2% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

39. West Virginia

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 6,941 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 5.5% handguns, 17.1% rifles, 0.2% shotguns, 77.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 28 (0.9% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 881 (9th fewest of 50 states)

West Virginia’s biggest gun manufacturer is Childers Guns LLC located in Fairmont. It produces 73.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

38. Wyoming

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 10,341 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 4.4% handguns, 95.3% rifles, 0.1% shotguns, 0.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 52 (1.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,020 (19th fewest of 50 states)

Wyoming’s biggest gun manufacturer is Weatherby Inc. located in Sheridan. It produces 73.8% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

37. Oklahoma

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 14,654 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 2.4% handguns, 6.3% rifles, 78.1% shotguns, 13.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 69 (2.1% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,293 (12th fewest of 50 states)

Oklahoma’s biggest gun manufacturer is International Firearm Corporation LLC located in Midwest City. It produces 78.0% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

36. Oregon

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 16,619 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 22.1% handguns, 38.1% rifles, 1.9% shotguns, 37.9% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 50 (1.5% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 3,554 (19th most of 50 states)

Oregon’s biggest gun manufacturer is TNW Firearms Inc. located in Vernonia. It produces 24.1% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

35. Virginia

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 17,890 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 43.5% handguns, 53.5% rifles, 0.5% shotguns, 2.5% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 84 (2.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 3,548 (20th most of 50 states)

Virginia’s biggest gun manufacturer is Kriss USA, Inc. located in Chesapeake. It produces 71.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

34. Kansas

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 19,287 (0.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 74.0% handguns, 3.5% rifles, 0.2% shotguns, 22.3% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 46 (1.4% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,016 (10th fewest of 50 states)

Kansas’ biggest gun manufacturer is CZ-USA located in Kansas City. It produces 74.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

33. Maine

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 23,226 (0.2% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 5.8% handguns, 87.8% rifles, 6.4% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 21 (0.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,075 (21st fewest of 50 states)

Maine’s biggest gun manufacturer is Windham Weaponry Inc. located in Windham. It produces 98.7% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

32. Iowa

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 25,326 (0.2% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 12.0% handguns, 20.2% rifles, 67.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 47 (1.5% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,337 (13th fewest of 50 states)

Iowa’s biggest gun manufacturer is Brownells Inc. located in Grinnell. It produces 43.5% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

31. Michigan

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 26,424 (0.2% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 4.1% handguns, 90.1% rifles, 0.1% shotguns, 5.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 73 (2.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 5,273 (8th most of 50 states)

Michigan’s biggest gun manufacturer is Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition LLC located in Sparta. It produces 84.7% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

30. Montana

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 26,446 (0.2% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 1.4% handguns, 17.3% rifles, 0.2% shotguns, 81.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 55 (1.7% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,244 (11th fewest of 50 states)

Montana’s biggest gun manufacturer is Noreen Firearms LLC located in Belgrade. It produces 61.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

29. Maryland

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 30,358 (0.2% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 14.3% handguns, 84.2% rifles, 0.2% shotguns, 1.3% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 24 (0.7% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,913 (18th fewest of 50 states)

Maryland’s biggest gun manufacturer is LWRC International located in Cambridge. It produces 90.0% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

28. Indiana

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 41,498 (0.3% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 54.1% handguns, 36.0% rifles, 1.6% shotguns, 8.3% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 60 (1.9% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,546 (24th fewest of 50 states)

Indiana’s biggest gun manufacturer is Tippmann Arms Company LLC located in Fort Wayne. It produces 36.4% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

27. Idaho

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 43,241 (0.3% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 34.8% handguns, 25.5% rifles, 1.7% shotguns, 38.1% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 75 (2.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 3,484 (21st most of 50 states)

Idaho’s biggest gun manufacturer is FM Products Inc. located in Boise. It produces 43.0% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

26. Minnesota

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 46,584 (0.3% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 46.2% handguns, 35.7% rifles, 18.1% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 37 (1.1% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 5,035 (10th most of 50 states)

Minnesota’s biggest gun manufacturer is Magnum Research Inc located in Pillager. It produces 31.3% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

25. Arkansas

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 73,351 (0.5% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 57.8% handguns, 41.6% rifles, 0.5% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 47 (1.5% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,000 (18th most of 50 states)

Arkansas’ biggest gun manufacturer is Wilson’s Gun Shop Inc. located in Berryville. It produces 56.9% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

24. California

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 82,532 (0.6% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 44.6% handguns, 17.3% rifles, 0.4% shotguns, 37.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 76 (2.4% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 13,042 (2nd most of 50 states)

California’s biggest gun manufacturer is Senga Engineering Inc. located in Santa Ana. It produces 28.3% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

23. New York

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 128,276 (0.9% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 24.1% handguns, 22.9% rifles, 35.3% shotguns, 17.7% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 61 (1.9% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,806 (12th most of 50 states)

New York’s biggest gun manufacturer is RemArms LLC located in Ilion. It produces 67.5% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

22. Ohio

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 130,848 (1.0% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 58.8% handguns, 39.3% rifles, 0.3% shotguns, 1.7% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 117 (3.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 7,108 (5th most of 50 states)

Ohio’s biggest gun manufacturer is Strassells Machine Inc located in Mansfield. It produces 81.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

21. Vermont

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 135,030 (1.0% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 5.3% handguns, 45.3% rifles, 49.4% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 20 (0.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 360 (4th fewest of 50 states)

Vermont’s biggest gun manufacturer is Century Arms Inc located in Georgia. It produces 98.3% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

20. Wisconsin

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 137,397 (1.0% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 1.6% handguns, 78.0% rifles, 13.9% shotguns, 6.6% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 80 (2.5% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 3,250 (22nd most of 50 states)

Wisconsin’s biggest gun manufacturer is Henry RAC Holding Corp. located in Rice Lake. It produces 81.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

19. Connecticut

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 184,633 (1.3% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 55.5% handguns, 35.2% rifles, 5.4% shotguns, 3.9% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 33 (1.0% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,068 (20th fewest of 50 states)

Connecticut’s biggest gun manufacturer is Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC located in West Hartford. It produces 82.2% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

18. Tennessee

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 185,720 (1.4% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 72.4% handguns, 7.1% rifles, 13.1% shotguns, 7.4% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 82 (2.5% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 5,434 (7th most of 50 states)

Tennessee’s biggest gun manufacturer is Beretta USA Corp located in Gallatin. It produces 83.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

17. New Jersey

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 209,770 (1.5% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 1.5% handguns, 98.2% rifles, 0.3% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 11 (0.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,762 (16th fewest of 50 states)

New Jersey’s biggest gun manufacturer is Henry RAC Holding Corp. located in Bayonne. It produces 99.4% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

16. Pennsylvania

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 228,400 (1.7% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 29.4% handguns, 54.7% rifles, 8.7% shotguns, 7.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 110 (3.4% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 9,336 (4th most of 50 states)

Pennsylvania’s biggest gun manufacturer is IWI US Inc. located in Middletown. It produces 42.3% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

15. South Carolina

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 240,114 (1.7% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 66.2% handguns, 27.0% rifles, 0.4% shotguns, 6.4% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 55 (1.7% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,990 (24th most of 50 states)

South Carolina’s biggest gun manufacturer is FN America, LLC located in Columbia. It produces 70.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

14. Washington

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 242,736 (1.8% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 8.7% handguns, 11.1% rifles, 80.2% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 62 (1.9% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,536 (13th most of 50 states)

Washington’s biggest gun manufacturer is Aero Precision LLC located in Tacoma. It produces 72.0% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

13. Nevada

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 262,086 (1.9% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 13.8% handguns, 21.1% rifles, 62.8% shotguns, 2.3% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 56 (1.7% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 1,817 (17th fewest of 50 states)

Nevada’s biggest gun manufacturer is Legacy Sports International Inc. located in Reno. It produces 81.8% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

12. Utah

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 271,862 (2.0% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 54.4% handguns, 26.5% rifles, 2.6% shotguns, 16.6% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 103 (3.2% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,145 (16th most of 50 states)

Utah’s biggest gun manufacturer is TDJ Buyer, LLC located in Gunnison. It produces 26.8% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

11. Alabama

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 294,166 (2.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 95.2% handguns, 4.5% rifles, 0.3% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 52 (1.6% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,587 (25th most of 50 states)

Alabama’s biggest gun manufacturer is Kimber Mfg Inc. located in Troy. It produces 93.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

10. Massachusetts

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 435,514 (3.2% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 5.1% handguns, 91.0% rifles, 3.1% shotguns, 0.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 27 (0.8% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,421 (23rd fewest of 50 states)

Massachusetts’ biggest gun manufacturer is Savage Arms, Inc. located in Westfield. It produces 93.4% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

9. Kentucky

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 510,679 (3.7% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 0.3% handguns, 6.8% rifles, 92.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 39 (1.2% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 2,577 (25th fewest of 50 states)

Kentucky’s biggest gun manufacturer is WM C Anderson Inc. located in Hebron. It produces 99.0% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

8. Illinois

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 647,423 (4.7% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 24.0% handguns, 74.2% rifles, 0.2% shotguns, 1.6% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 43 (1.3% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 5,646 (6th most of 50 states)

Illinois’ biggest gun manufacturer is Springfield Inc. located in Geneseo. It produces 91.2% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

7. Florida

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 671,359 (4.9% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 53.6% handguns, 35.8% rifles, 7.9% shotguns, 2.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 198 (6.1% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 10,117 (3rd most of 50 states)

Florida’s biggest gun manufacturer is SCCY Industries LLC located in Daytona Beach. It produces 32.3% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

6. Arizona

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 699,100 (5.1% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 89.4% handguns, 3.5% rifles, 7.1% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 192 (5.9% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,981 (11th most of 50 states)

Arizona’s biggest gun manufacturer is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. located in Prescott. It produces 86.3% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

5. Texas

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 814,838 (5.9% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 27.0% handguns, 23.2% rifles, 36.0% shotguns, 13.8% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 401 (12.4% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 14,292 (most of 50 states)

Texas’ biggest gun manufacturer is Maverick Arms, Inc. located in Eagle Pass. It produces 60.4% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

4. North Carolina

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 894,882 (6.5% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 48.8% handguns, 49.5% rifles, 0.6% shotguns, 1.0% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 152 (4.7% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 5,180 (9th most of 50 states)

North Carolina’s biggest gun manufacturer is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. located in Mayodan. It produces 67.6% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

3. Georgia

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 1,496,877 (10.8% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 92.8% handguns, 7.1% rifles, 0.1% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 105 (3.2% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,404 (15th most of 50 states)

Georgia’s biggest gun manufacturer is Glock Inc. located in Smyrna. It produces 38.9% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

2. New Hampshire

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 1,992,731 (14.4% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 77.6% handguns, 22.3% rifles, 0.1% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 27 (0.8% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,427 (14th most of 50 states)

New Hampshire’s biggest gun manufacturer is Sig Sauer Inc. located in Newington. It produces 64.9% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

1. Missouri

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• Guns manufactured (2021): 2,467,145 (17.9% of domestic production)
• Gun types built (2021): 77.4% handguns, 19.5% rifles, 0.1% shotguns, 3.0% misc.
• Gun manufacturers in state (2021): 93 (2.9% of all U.S. gunmakers)
• Jobs directly supported by gun and ammo industry: 4,055 (17th most of 50 states)

Missouri’s biggest gun manufacturer is Smith & Wesson located in Columbia. It produces 93.9% of statewide firearm manufacturing.

Methodology

To identify the states making the most guns, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. States are ranked by total firearm production in 2021.

Supplemental data on the number of gunmakers operating in the state, the company that manufactures the most guns by state, and firearm production by type is also from the ATF and for 2021.

We also reviewed state level data on the economic output of the firearm and ammunition industry and the number of jobs directly supported by the industry from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a firearm industry trade association. All NSSF data is for 2022.