2022 Target Shooting in the United States Participation, Demographics, and Relationship with Hunting and Fishing

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This report provides demographic data and participation statistics on target shooting in the U.S., including a breakdown of both firearms and archery target shooting. With 47 million firearms and 19 million archery target shooters, target shooting is a popular activity among many Americans. In addition to demographic data, this report compares the target shooting population to the 2021 hunting population, offering insights into the differences between these groups.

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Mar 13, 2025

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