If you had to guess.....

[Kragman1]

...what % of the US population are "airgunners"?
Meaning, they have a passion for it, not just that they own one for some reason.

 

[hameditor]

...what % of the US population are "airgunners"?
Meaning, they have a passion for it, not just that they own one for some reason.

That is a VERY interesting question! Personally I have no idea, so I will be watching this thread with interest...

 

[Kragman1]

Thanks!

I originally thought of it as percentage of sportsmen/shooters, but my gut tells me that many airgun shooters are very happy with few or no powder burners. I'd like to know what that demographic looks like too...!

 

[PasadenaMike]

We’re an exotic species. I can’t imagine too many people are passionate about Airguns. The cost alone scares people away. Folks may have a red Ryder sitting around but it doesn’t mean they’re passionate

 

[Scriv]

We’re an exotic species. I can’t imagine too many people are passionate about Airguns. The cost alone scares people away. Folks may have a red Ryder sitting around but it doesn’t mean they’re passionate

True enough. The general population has no idea of what an airgun can be. Even mentioning it they think bb gun. Not to disparage the bb gun enthusiasts in any way. This likely works to our favor. If they really knew anything about it, they would likely try to regulate us into extinction.

 

[JimT66]

Thanks!

I originally thought of it as percentage of sportsmen/shooters, but my gut tells me that many airgun shooters are very happy with few or no powder burners. I'd like to know what that demographic looks like too...!

I myself have greatly considered trading or selling a PB or 2 to finance one of the high end PCP's. Still kicking it around and leaning heavily as matter of fact.

 

[PasadenaMike]

I dove hunt couple times a year with a variety of shotguns but that’s it. Im not in any way passionate about the shotguns at all. In fact last time we went dove hunting I barely shot I was just having a ball with my Atomic plinking. Drove 3 hours to shoot rocks

 

[Kragman1]

Quote. - [I dove hunt couple times a year with a variety of shotguns but that’s it. Im not in any way passionate about the shotguns at all. In fact last time we went dove hunting I barely shot I was just having a ball with my Atomic plinking. Drove 3 hours to shoot rocks]


You got it bad Mike.

Baaaad..........

 

[SILENT SQUIRREL]

Thanks!

I originally thought of it as percentage of sportsmen/shooters, but my gut tells me that many airgun shooters are very happy with few or no powder burners. I'd like to know what that demographic looks like too...!

FWIW
That's me

Edward

 

[Scriv]

I have a bit of both. Most of the firearms I would not part with to gain an airgun. Just be patient, and get it when I can. That being said, if gun owners are around 30% of the general population (in the US), we are just a sliver of that.

 

[JimT66]

I have a bit of both. Most of the firearms I would not part with to gain an airgun. Just be patient, and get it when I can. That being said, if gun owners are around 30% of the general population (in the US), we are just a sliver of that.

It's a lot easier to part with something if you have multiples. What can I say, I have/ had a certain preference. But now, all I care about are the air rifles.

 

[JimT66]

As the progressive health issue I have has progressed, just being able to go smoke the pb's has greatly decreased. The air rifles have given me back my love of shooting, and hunting in my own backyard.

 

[pan60]

...what % of the US population are "airgunners"?
Meaning, they have a passion for it, not just that they own one for some reason.

if this is the qualifier I say less then 1%
out of a few hundred PB around here I know of only two airguns and I would say having a passion only one, me.
go to a gun range and ask?
set up in a Wally World paring lot a do a survey I think it will be a small world we live in.
if how ever we were in Europe I think its a different world.

 

[JimT66]

if this is the qualifier I say less then 1%
out of a few hundred PB around here I know of only two airguns and I would say having a passion only one, me.
go to a gun range and ask?
set up in a Wally World paring lot a do a survey I think it will be a small world we live in.
if how ever we were in Europe I think its a different world.

Would or could Europe even count? They are more outta necessity than choice...

 

[Chief55]

I would think a lot less than 1% myself but I have been constantly amazed by what I see on the different forums. With all the new moderately priced models that keep being made I think it will continue to grow.

 

[Joey 69]

If you build it, they will come!!

 

[Grunt64]

Thanks!

I originally thought of it as percentage of sportsmen/shooters, but my gut tells me that many airgun shooters are very happy with few or no powder burners. I'd like to know what that demographic looks like too...!

The demographic of air gun owners can vary, but here are some general trends:

Gender​

• Men: Typically, men are more likely to own air guns compared to women.

Age​

• Young Adults: Air gun ownership is often popular among younger adults, especially those interested in recreational shooting, hunting, and pest control.

Location​

• Rural Areas: Air gun ownership tends to be higher in rural areas where there is more space for shooting and hunting activities.
• Southern States: States in the southern U.S. often have higher rates of air gun ownership due to the culture of outdoor activities and hunting.

Political Affiliation​

• Conservative: Air gun ownership can be more common among individuals with conservative political views, similar to firearm ownership trends.

These trends are based on general observations and may vary depending on specific regions and communities.

 

[Farmplinker2]

Put me in the <1% category. More than that probably own 1, but shoot it more than once every year (or less), like I keep saying, we're freaks.

 

[Pumacarl]

The demographic of air gun owners can vary, but here are some general trends:

Gender​

• Men: Typically, men are more likely to own air guns compared to women.

Age​

• Young Adults: Air gun ownership is often popular among younger adults, especially those interested in recreational shooting, hunting, and pest control.

Location​

• Rural Areas: Air gun ownership tends to be higher in rural areas where there is more space for shooting and hunting activities.
• Southern States: States in the southern U.S. often have higher rates of air gun ownership due to the culture of outdoor activities and hunting.

Political Affiliation​

• Conservative: Air gun ownership can be more common among individuals with conservative political views, similar to firearm ownership trends.

These trends are based on general observations and may vary depending on specific regions and communities.

Disagree, young adults are mostly interested in other young adults, and don't have the money, resources, or time, to commit to being an airgunner. They are shooting what their parents will permit, or put up with, cheap MPP's or springers. Most would choose a .22rf if given an option(even I did). I would guess that 90% of the airguns sold at Walmart don't last a year. Impromptu surveys have already been done repeatedly on airgun forums over the last several years and airgunners that actually count this as their hobby are 55+ with disposable income. As far as a percentage of the shooting population willing to buy an actual good springer or pcp? If I had to guess, I would guess that it is trending up but still hasn't reached 1%. Depending on who's data you believe, on how many people actually own and use their firearms regularly, that could be a not insignificant number. My actual guess would be about 20k.

 

[jps2486]

Far less than 1 percent methinks.