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Electroshock Weapons
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Electroshock Weapons Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Conducted electroshock weapons (CEWs) are designed to disrupt a living target's muscle functions or cause them pain by delivering an electrical current into their bodies. These weapons are intended to provide a nonlethal means for deterring an individual's advancement or assisting with their restraint. Examples of electroshock weapons include stun guns, projectile electroshock weapons, and stun batons. Key buyers of electroshock weapons include law enforcement, military, and security agencies.
This Report Includes:
- Stun Guns
- Stun Batons
- Projectile Electroshock Weapons
Not in this Report:
- Firearms
- Chemical Defense Sprays
- Impact Weapons
Global Electroshock Weapons Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Electroshock Weapons market.
Warning Trends
Public sector demand slumps as the government enters shutdown
- On October 1, the US federal government entered a shutdown after negotiations for a new appropriations bill failed.
- During a government shutdown, essential federal government operations, such as law enforcement, air-traffic control, and social security, persist, while nonessential operations are paused and workers involved in these operations are furloughed. Thus, the current shutdown is expected to result in 750,000 federal workers being furloughed, representing a $400 million reduction in daily expenditure by the federal government.
- This significant reduction in federal spending and operations will affect the entire US economy, weakening aggregate demand and slowing economic growth. For example, the 35-day government shutdown in Q1, 2019, reduced aggregate demand in both the public and private sectors, resulting in a 0.2% reduction in GDP growth that quarter.
- The effects of the shutdown are likely to be most acute in markets where the public sector is a major buyer segment, weakening demand and increasing average vendor risk by destabilizing important revenue streams.
- As negotiations for a new appropriations bill to reopen the government remain ongoing, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor the situation and update this story with the latest information.
Elevated Tariffs are increasing prices for law enforcement, security, and safety equipment
- The Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which place broad tariffs on all imports from most US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7 after the tariff rates were finalized on August 1.
- As a result, all foreign suppliers in law enforcement, security, and safety equipment will face significantly increased costs when selling products to US buyers, and domestic manufacturers of these goods will face higher costs when sourcing key inputs for these products.
- Countries such as China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are leading sources of imports in this sector, providing high quantities of goods such as safes, locks, security cameras, security systems, and personal protective equipment. Starting August 7, imports from China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam will be subject to tariff rates of 54.0%, 15.0%, 25.0%, 20.0%, and 19.0% respectively.
- Elevated tariffs are likely to impact pricing and supply chains in this industry due to the United States’ reliance on imported manufactured goods, which gives foreign suppliers the leverage to pass through the costs of tariffs to buyers and domestic suppliers the leverage to raise prices.
- Consequently, the Yale Budget Lab projects a 39.2% average increase in metal product prices, impacting products such as security gates and safes. Electronic security devices, such as cameras or metal detectors, are projected to rise by 18.7% in price. In the personal protective equipment market, prices are forecast to rise by between 11.0% and 37.5%, depending on the type of equipment and materials used to make it.
Global Electroshock Weapons Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 China | 1,080 |
| #2 Europe | 670 |
| #3 India | 450 |
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Average Cost of Electroshock Weapons
United States
2026 Market Pricing$15.00 to $X,XXX.XX
per electroshock weaponAverage Price
Prices in the Electroshock Weapons market range from $15.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Weapon Type, Brand Name and Battery Life. For example, lower prices are associated with Stun gun ($15.00 to $150 per electroshock weapon) and Stun baton ($50.00 to $100 per electroshock weapon), whereas higher prices are associated with Projectile electroshock weapon ($300 to $1600 per electroshock weapon).
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Electroshock Weapons Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Electroshock Weapons market, prices in the US have grown 2.2% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Electroshock Weapons
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Electroshock Weapons market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Obsolescence may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Other Fees
Pre-evaluation
Billed During
Warranties
Insurance
Disposal
Unforeseen
Obsolescence
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.9 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Price Volatility. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturers
- Laminated Plastics Manufacturers
- Metal Platers & Treaters
- Battery Manufacturers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturers
- Plastic & Resin Manufacturers
- Copper, Nickel, Lead & Zinc Miners
- Lithium Battery Manufacturers
Biggest Electroshock Weapons Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Electroshock Weapons vendors by revenue in the US are ASP, Cheetah and Cutting Edge Products Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axon Enterprise Inc. | Global | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | 1,001-10,000 | 25+ | ||||
| Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. | CORAOPOLIS, PA | >10,000 | < 5 | |||||
| BPS Direct LLC | Global | Springfield, MO | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Cheetah | National | Orlando, FL | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| Cutting Edge Products Inc. | National | Winterville, NC | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| O-Mega Network, Inc. | International | Los Angeles, CA | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| Security Pro USA | National | Los Angeles, CA | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| ASP | < 5 | |||||||
| Davidsons | National | Prescott, AZ | 101-250 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Electroshock Weapons market is 6.5% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is stagnating, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Suppliers in the market are at moderate risk of bankruptcy. Some local suppliers do not have the stable revenue streams that large suppliers have, which increases financial risk and the risk of service disruption for buyers.
Market share concentration is high, where Axon-owned TASER dominates the market, occupying over 50.0% of the market share. However, many suppliers compete in the close-range electroshock weapons market, making it easier for buyers to negotiate price breaks in this market segment.
The supply chain risk is high in the market for electroshock weapons due to the reliance on inputs like semiconductors, circuit boards, plastics, inductors, and copper. However, the high risk has not affected prices, even during supply shortages.
The United States is a net importer of electroshock weapons, meaning it imports more than it exports, but this has little effect on buyer power as most foreign companies do not meet the safety standards of United States regulations. However, if buyers are purchasing electroshock weapons from overseas, they should be aware of tariff costs or extended lead times due to shipping logistics.
Supplier Information
Axon Enterprise Inc.
Axon Enterprise Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include body cameras and electroshock weapons. Founded in 1993, the company is currently headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America with an estimated 2821 employees. Subscribe to learn more
ASP
ASP, Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electroshock weapons. Founded in 1976, the company is currently headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
BPS Direct LLC
BPS Direct LLC is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include metal shells & casings and electroshock weapons. Founded in 1971, the company is currently headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, United States of America with an estimated 10000 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Cheetah
Jaguar Imports, LLC is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electroshock weapons. Founded in 2005, the company is currently headquartered in Orlando, Florida, United States of America with an estimated 25 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Cutting Edge Products Inc.
Cutting Edge Products Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electroshock weapons. Founded in 1990, the company is currently headquartered in Winterville, North Carolina, United States of America with an estimated 25 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Davidsons
Davidson's, Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electroshock weapons. Founded in 1932, the company is currently headquartered in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is a public company operating in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electroshock weapons. Founded in 1900, the company is currently headquartered in CORAOPOLIS, Pennsylvania, United States of America with an estimated 52800 employees. Subscribe to learn more
O-Mega Network, Inc.
O-Mega Network, Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electroshock weapons. Founded in 1986, the company is currently headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States of America with an estimated 10 employees. Subscribe to learn more
O'neal Industries, Inc.
O'neal Industries, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include sheet metal, electroshock weapons, metal forming services and welding, brazing & soldering services. Founded in 1921, the company is currently headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Electroshock Weapons Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Order Value and Customer Retention Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Compliance and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Order Value |
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Total revenue Number of orders |
The average order value represents the revenue generated from the average order. The average order value can be used to assess a company’s ability to provide large volumes of product, as police departments and government agencies, who are key buyers, often buy in bulk. |
| Customer Retention Rate |
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Number of customers at start of period Number of customers added within period |
The customer retention rate represents the number of customers a company is able to retain over a set timeframe. The customer retention rate can be used to determine the extent to which a company’s customer base fluctuates over time. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Quality Control
How many reports of malfunctions has your company received in the past three years? How do you handle the discovery of faulty products?
How many of your products have been recalled in the past three years? What were the primary reasons for these recalls?
Regulation
What measures do you take to ensure your products meet state and federal regulations and how do these measures affect your production costs?
How have increasing regulations affected the pricing of your product?
Value-Added Services
Are there any accessories and related products offered at no additional cost with the purchase of your electroshock weapons?
Do you offer any discounts for purchasing related goods or accessories at the time of the weapons purchase? Do you offer any discounts on future purchases of related goods?
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Electroshock Weapons RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe the size of their organization, their location and some information about their operations.
Buyers should specify their location and the types of environments that employees will be working in.
Statement Of Need
In detailed terms, buyers should state the number of electroshock weapons needed and the weapon type.
Buyers should include all relevant information about the products required. Examples would be the exact type of product, acceptable brands, and any additional equipment or accessories needed.
Project Budget
Buyers should include as much information about the total budget of the product as possible. If buyers wish to disclose a concrete amount or a number of units required, this information should be included.
Buyers should include information about the payment schedule (i.e., if it is incremental or done at the completion of the project).
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