The global handgun market was valued at USD 3.12 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 3.41 billion in 2023 to USD 5.35 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. North America held the dominant share of 43.27% in 2022, supported by high civilian firearm ownership, strong defense procurement programs, and the presence of key manufacturers such as SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson, and Glock GmbH.