Manufacture of weapons and ammunition

NACE v2.0 Code: C25.4

About manufacture of weapons and ammunition

NACE code 25.4 covers the manufacture of weapons and ammunition, a critical industry that plays a vital role in national defense, law enforcement, and the broader economy. This sector encompasses the production of a wide range of military and civilian firearms, artillery, ammunition, and related components. As a highly specialized and regulated industry, the manufacture of weapons and ammunition is essential for maintaining national security and supporting various other industries that rely on these products.

Production process

The manufacture of weapons and ammunition involves a complex set of production techniques. Key steps include the casting, forging, and machining of metal components, the assembly of firearms and other weapons, the loading and packaging of ammunition, and the rigorous testing and quality control processes to ensure the safety and reliability of the final products.

Production inputs

The manufacture of weapons and ammunition requires a variety of raw materials, including metals (such as steel, aluminum, and brass), propellants, explosives, and specialized components. Additionally, this industry relies on advanced machinery, tools, and specialized equipment for the precise fabrication and assembly of its products. Skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and production workers, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the weapons and ammunition manufacturing industry are firearms, artillery, ammunition, and related components. These products are consumed by a range of end-users, including the military, law enforcement agencies, private security firms, and civilian gun owners. Other NACE codes that may consume the output of this industry include 84.22 Public order and safety activities and 46.69 Wholesale of other machinery and equipment.

Revisions to 25.4

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 25.4. The most recent 1 version of this code (25.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 25.4 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (25.4).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
252ISIC v4.0Manufacture of weapons and ammunition

Family tree for manufacture of weapons and ammunition

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25'>25: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/4'>25.4: Manufacture of weapons and ammunition</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/1'>25.1: Manufacture of structural metal products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/2'>25.2: Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/3'>25.3: Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/5'>25.5: Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/6'>25.6: Treatment and coating of metals; machining</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/7'>25.7: Manufacture of cutlery, tools and general hardware</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/9'>25.9: Manufacture of other fabricated metal products</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25/40'>25.40: Manufacture of weapons and ammunition</a>"]


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