Gamo outdoor
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersRogers, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Gamo outdoor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gamo outdoor
- Legal name
- GAMO Adult Precision Airguns
- Website
- https://gamousa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gamo outdoor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Air Rifles and Airguns
- NAICS
- Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)
- SIC
- Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)
Keywords
Where Gamo outdoor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rogers
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Gamo outdoor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Air Rifle Sales: Sale of adult precision air rifles including break barrel, PCP, and multi-shot models ranging from entry-level to premium hunting rifles
- Air Pistol Sales: CO2 and pneumatic air pistols including BB guns and pellet pistols with various action types
- Ammunition/Pellet Sales: World's largest manufacturer of airgun pellets offering various calibers (.177, .22, .25), types (domed, pointed, hollow point, polymer tip), and lead/lead-free options
- Accessories Sales: Scopes, targets, CO2 cartridges, cleaning kits, magazines, gun slings, maintenance equipment, and spare parts
- Kit/Bundle Sales: Pre-configured rifle kits including scopes, pellets, targets, and additional magazines for complete shooting packages
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level air rifles |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range multi-shot rifles |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Premium performance rifles |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PCP rifles |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pellet ammunition |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Gamo outdoor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gamo Outdoor manufactures and sells adult precision air rifles (break barrel, multi-shot, and pre-charged pneumatic platforms), CO2 and pneumatic air pistols, and the world's largest supply of airgun pellets in .177, .22, and .25 calibers. The portfolio includes coordinated accessories—scopes, targets, traps, magazines, CO2 cartridges, cleaning kits and spare parts—sold individually and as bundled kits. Proprietary platforms such as IGT gas-piston power, 10X GEN3i multi-shot magazine, and Whisper Fusion noise suppression are the foundation of the lineup.
Product overview
Gamo Outdoor is a manufacturer of adult precision airguns offering air rifles, air pistols, ammunition, and accessories. The product portfolio centers on the 10X multishot technology platform (spanning GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3i generations) which enables 10-shot auto-loading without manual reloading. Core air rifle lines include the Swarm series (Magnum PRO, Fusion, Viper, Evo, DX, Whisper, Bone Collector), Whisper Fusion Mach 1, Wildcat Whisper, Raptor Whisper IGT, Varmint series, Coyote PCP, and Arrow PCP. Air pistols feature CO2 blowback designs (PT-85, P-25, P-27, C-15, P-430, PR-776). The company also distributes Daisy BB guns. Proprietary technologies include IGT gas piston power, Whisper/Whisper Maxxim/Whisper Fusion noise suppression, CAT adjustable triggers, RRR recoil-reducing rails, and SWA recoil pads. Ammunition includes Red Fire, Swarm 10X Hollow Point, Lethal Steel, Magnum Pointed, TS-10/TS-22, and various combo packs. Accessories include scopes, targets, traps, magazines, and CO2 supplies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 10X GEN3i: Third generation of Gamo's exclusive rapid-reload multishot technology featuring horizontal inertia-fed magazine for faster follow-up shots
- Whisper Fusion
- Whisper Maxxim
- IGT (Inert Gas Technology)
- CAT (Custom Action Trigger)
- RRR (Recoil Reducing Rail)
- PROSHOT ID
Products and services
- Swarm Magnum PRO 10X GEN3i INERTIA FED Air Rifle High-power 10-shot break-barrel air rifle featuring third-generation inertia-fed auto-loading technology for rapid follow-up shots without manual reloading; for adult hunting and pest control use.
- Swarm Maxxim 10X GEN 2 Air Rifle Second-generation 10-shot multishot break-barrel air rifle with Whisper Maxxim noise suppression and IGT gas-piston power for smooth, consistent performance in .22 caliber.
- Swarm Fusion 10X GEN3i Air Rifle Multishot break-barrel air rifle with patent-pending 10X GEN3i horizontal inertia-fed magazine and Whisper Fusion dual-chamber noise-reduction technology for adult shooting sports.
- Swarm Viper 10X GEN3i Air Rifle Next-generation multishot break-barrel air rifle with patent-pending 10X GEN3i inertia-fed magazine, IGT gas-piston power, and Whisper Maxxim sound suppression for hunting and target use.
- Swarm Evo 10X GEN3i Kit Air Rifle Inertia-fed 10-shot multishot break-barrel air rifle kit including 4x32 scope, two magazines, pellets, and targets for adult target practice and pest control.
- Swarm DX .22 Air Rifle 10-shot break-barrel air rifle with patent-pending 10X Quick-Shot technology, olive green synthetic stock, and Whisper Maxxim noise dampening for adult hunters and shooters.
- Swarm Whisper Air Rifle 10-shot break-barrel air rifle with Whisper noise suppression and 10X Quick-Shot rotary magazine technology for adult backyard and small-game use.
- Swarm Bone Collector 10X GEN3i Air Rifle 10-shot inertia-fed multishot air rifle with wood stock, featuring 10X GEN3i technology for rapid follow-up shots and Bone Collector outdoor styling for hunting.
- Whisper Fusion Mach 1 Air Rifle High-power break-barrel air rifle with IGT Mach 1 gas piston (33mm cylinder), dual-chamber Whisper Fusion noise reduction, and fiber optic sights for adult hunting and pest control.
- Wildcat Whisper Air Rifle Lightweight break-barrel pellet rifle with integrated Whisper sound suppression and reliable IGT gas-piston power for adult small-game hunting and pest control.
- Raptor Whisper IGT Air Rifle Break-barrel air rifle with IGT gas-piston technology and Whisper noise dampening, delivering smoother shot cycle with less vibration than spring-powered models for adult shooters.
- Varmint .177 Air Rifle Entry-level varmint air rifle with spring-piston power plant, delivering up to 1,250 fps with PBA Platinum ammunition for adult pest-control users.
- Varmint Power .22 Air Rifle High-powered .22 caliber break-barrel air rifle designed for adult varmint control and small-game hunting.
- Shadow GR Kit .177 Air Rifle Break-barrel pellet rifle kit including scope, pellets, and targets for adult plinking and target practice.
- Coyote Whisper Fusion PCP Air Rifle Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle with 10-shot repeater system, match-quality full-floated barrel, high-grade beechwood stock, and Whisper Fusion noise suppression for adult precision shooting.
- Arrow PCP Air Rifle Pre-charged pneumatic rifle with 10X Quick-Shot magazine technology for rapid follow-up shots, marketed to adult precision shooters.
- Magnum GR .22 Air Rifle High-power break-barrel air rifle in .22 caliber targeted at adult small-game hunters.
- Urban PCP .22 Air Rifle Pre-charged pneumatic rifle with tactical design for adult precision shooting.
- Viper Express Air Shotgun Innovative shot-shell air rifle combining shotgun and air rifle technology for adult shooters seeking versatility in a single platform.
- PT-85 / P-25 / P-27 Blowback Pellet Pistols Semi-automatic CO2 blowback pellet pistols available in multiple .177 caliber models (PT-85, P-25, P-27) with realistic action and rapid fire for adult shooters.
- PR-776 Full-Metal CO2 Pellet Revolver Full-metal CO2-powered pellet revolver with realistic cylinder action for adult recreational and target shooting.
- P-430 / GP-20 CO2 BB Pistols CO2-powered BB pistols with semi-automatic action and realistic styling marketed to adult target and recreational shooters.
- C-15 Bone Collector Blowback Dual-Ammo .177 Pistol Blowback dual-ammo .177 caliber pistol compatible with both BBs and pellets for adult shooters.
- P900 Break Barrel Pellet Pistol Break-barrel pellet pistol with IGT gas technology for consistent power in a compact adult pistol form factor.
- Daisy Model 25 Pump BB Gun Classic pump-action spring BB gun with 350 fps velocity and 100+ year heritage for adult recreational shooting.
- Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun Iconic wood-stock pump BB gun for adult recreational and casual shooting.
- Red Fire Polymer Tip Pellets Hunting pellets with diamond-shaped hard polymer tip for hydraulic expansion on impact, available in .177 and .22 calibers.
- Swarm 10X Hollow Point Pellets Hunting-ready hollow-point pellets with AccuTek technology, exclusively designed for 10X Gamo rifles.
- Lethal Steel Domed Tip Pellets Non-lead steel domed-tip pellets offering up to 38% better grouping than standard lead pellets with fast expansion.
- Magnum Pointed Tip Pellets Hard-hitting pointed pellets with double-ring design for stable flight and dependable accuracy in .177 and .22 calibers.
- TS-10 / TS-22 Performance Lead Pellets Performance lead pellets with domed-tip design for long-distance target shooting, available in .177 (TS-10, 10.49gr) and .22 (TS-22, 21.75gr) calibers.
- Combo Pack Performance Pellets Variety packs combining multiple Gamo high-performance pellet styles for testing accuracy and benchmarking performance.
- 10X GEN3i Inertia Fed Quick-Shot Magazine 10-shot rotary magazine for 10X GEN3i rifles with horizontal inertia-fed design using recoil energy for automatic pellet indexing.
- 10X GEN2 Quick-Shot Magazine 10-shot rotary magazine for Swarm Fusion 10X GEN2 and Swarm Maxxim 10X GEN2 rifles with patent-pending horizontal integration.
- 10X Quick-Shot Magazine (GEN1) 10-shot rotary magazine for first-generation 10X rifles including Swarm Maxxim, Swarm Whisper, and Gamo Arrow models.
- Cone Backyard Pellet Trap Compact collapsible pellet trap with cone design, including 100 paper targets, for adult backyard target practice.
- Rocker Pellet Trap Resettable steel target with round paddles that lock when hit; reset by striking the center square target for adult target practice.
- GAMO 4x32 Air Rifle Scope Shockproof and fogproof scope with 4x magnification and 32mm objective lens, included with many Gamo rifles and sold standalone.
- GAMO Electronic Illuminated Green Dot Sight Low-profile green-dot sight with 10 MOA dot and windage/elevation adjustment, fitting 3/8 inch grooved receivers for adult air rifles.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 99.9% recoil reduction on optics through RRR rail system
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Gamo outdoor
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gamo outdoor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Gamo outdoor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- DaisyminorDaisy branded products (Model 25 Pump BB Gun, Red Ryder BB guns) are sold through Gamo's e-commerce platform, expanding product variety for BB gun customers. Daisy has been a BB gun leader since purchasing the American Ball Company in 1939.
- BSA GunsminorBSA Guns Premium Pellet Sampler is sold through Gamo's website, offering shooters BSA's pellet range alongside Gamo's own ammunition products.
- WinchesterminorGamo produces Winchester-branded air pistols (Winchester Model 11 Metal BB Blowback) under license, expanding their product portfolio with iconic firearms brand heritage.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Gamo outdoor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Benjamin (Crosman-owned): Benjamin is Crosman's premium airgun sub-brand focused on PCP and break-barnel hunting rifles (including the Sheridan and Marauder lines) competing directly with Gamo's Coyote Whisper Fusion PCP and Whisper Fusion Mach 1. The two brands target the same high-power, hunting-oriented airgun buyer.
- FX Airguns: FX Airguns is a Swedish premium PCP air rifle manufacturer competing in the high-end of Gamo's PCP category (Coyote Whisper Fusion PCP, Arrow PCP). FX is the leader in regulated, high-power PCP platforms and overlaps with Gamo in the enthusiast and hunting shooter segment.
- Hatsan USA: Hatsan is a Turkish airgun manufacturer producing break-barrel, PCP, and CO2 pistols across all three of Gamo's core calibers. Hatsan competes directly in the same hunting, pest control, and target shooting segments with comparable price points and feature sets (gas ram systems, noise suppression, multi-shot magazines).
- Umarex USA: Umarex is a major German-owned airgun and airsoft manufacturer offering licensed replicas (Beretta, Glock, HK) and PCP platforms that compete with Gamo's air pistol and rifle lines. Umarex overlaps in caliber (.177, .22, .25), multi-shot magazines, and pellet/BB ammunition categories.
- Daisy Outdoor Products: Daisy is a 140+ year old American BB gun and entry-level airgun brand (Red Ryder, Model 25) already distributed through Gamo's e-commerce platform. Daisy competes with Gamo in the youth, beginner, and recreational BB gun segments and is a partial OEM/channel partner rather than a strict rival.
- BSA Guns: BSA is a British firearms and airgun manufacturer producing air rifles and pellets that compete with Gamo in both the rifle and consumable pellet categories. Gamo already sells a BSA Premium Pellet Sampler through its site, indicating direct category overlap and an existing channel relationship.
- Crosman Corporation: Crosman is the largest US-based airgun and BB gun manufacturer, producing break-barrel rifles, CO2 pistols, and pellets directly competitive with Gamo's Swarm, Varmint, and pellet lines. Both companies serve hunting, pest control, and recreational shooters through similar price points and retail/dealer networks.
- Weihrauch: Weihrauch is a German manufacturer of high-quality break-barrel and PCP air rifles with a strong reputation among European hunters and field target shooters. Weihrauch competes with Gamo in the precision hunting and target shooting segments, particularly with Gamo's IGT-powered Whisper and PCP lines.
- Air Arms: Air Arms is a British manufacturer of premium spring-piston and PCP air rifles targeting hunters and field target shooters, directly competing with Gamo's mid-to-premium hunting and PCP offerings. The two brands overlap in the .22 and .25 caliber hunting segment.
Broad incumbents
- Ruger (airgun line): Ruger is a major US firearms manufacturer that has licensed its name to air rifles and air pistols (e.g., the Ruger Air Hawk), competing with Gamo at the entry-to-mid price points while leveraging a much larger firearms brand. Ruger's broader portfolio and dealer footprint give it incumbent advantages in the hunting channel where Gamo also competes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Gamo outdoor
What does Gamo outdoor do?
Gamo Outdoor manufactures and sells adult precision air rifles (break barrel, multi-shot, and pre-charged pneumatic platforms), CO2 and pneumatic air pistols, and the world's largest supply of airgun pellets in .177, .22, and .25 calibers. The portfolio includes coordinated accessories—scopes, targets, traps, magazines, CO2 cartridges, cleaning kits and spare parts—sold individually and as bundled kits. Proprietary platforms such as IGT gas-piston power, 10X GEN3i multi-shot magazine, and Whisper Fusion noise suppression are the foundation of the lineup.
Is Gamo outdoor a public or private company?
Gamo outdoor is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Gamo outdoor founded?
Gamo outdoor was founded in 1960. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Gamo outdoor based?
Gamo outdoor is headquartered in Rogers, United States, in the North America region.
How does Gamo outdoor make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Air Rifle Sales are the primary driver. The others are air Pistol Sales, ammunition/Pellet Sales, accessories Sales and kit/Bundle Sales.
Who are Gamo outdoor's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Benjamin (Crosman-owned), FX Airguns, Hatsan USA, Umarex USA, Daisy Outdoor Products, BSA Guns, Crosman Corporation, Weihrauch and Air Arms. Ruger (airgun line) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Gamo outdoor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gamo outdoor.
What industry is Gamo outdoor in?
Gamo outdoor's product category is Air Rifles and Airguns. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAHAG, Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber), with a secondary code of CRAMAKAA, Firearms & Ammunition Retail. Its NAICS code is 332994 and its SIC code is 3480.