David Conlan
Brand Manager
dave.conlan@guns.com

Guns.com First Quarter Local Dealer Sales Surge Despite National Dip

Online Retailer Powers Local Businesses Nationwide to Reach Millions of Gun Owners

[Burnsville, MN] – Local licensed firearm dealer sales on Guns.com surged in the year’s first quarter, outperforming the national 4% dip in adjusted background checks reported by the NICS. The 8% increase in first-quarter dealer sales is a result of the online retailer’s commitment to transforming the gun buying and selling experience. With a growing network of nearly 2,000 local licensed firearm dealers and pawnbrokers, Guns.com quickly connects local brick-and-mortar businesses with millions of customers nationwide.

"For years, we've tried other listing sites, but none were as effective and easy to use as Guns.com,” says Tim Hensley at Towers Armory in Oregon, Ohio. “We partnered up with Guns.com in early 2022, and since then, we have gone from average in-house sales to an online powerhouse.”

As America’s gun owners exercise their Second Amendment rights, Guns.com is a game-changer for businesses. More and more dealers are turning to Guns.com as a trusted gateway to sell more firearms.

“Our dealer network continues to grow, and the first quarter sales are a testament to our commitment to creating the best online marketplace for their business,” says Director of Business Development Jeff Tesch. “As their partner, we help dealers save time and money by handling most of the sales process and keeping costs at a minimum. Our dealer partners can list a new firearm to sell in under 15 seconds, which is why we are the fastest and easiest inventory upload process in the industry.”

The low-cost, user-friendly platform makes inventory management, order processing, and customer service simple. For local firearm dealers and pawnbrokers across the country, efficiency is at the core of the Guns.com experience, enabling dealers to reach a vast customer base with minimal effort, eliminating tedious and time-consuming work. The platform's intuitive dashboard makes keeping an eye on orders and offers a breeze, and real-time data helps dealers make informed decisions and maximize their revenue.

“Guns.com allows us to move inventory quicker which keeps our shelves up to date,” says Judi Anderson of Guns Galore in Osakis, MN. “I am now selling firearms all over the country, and Guns.com integrates with my system, so inventory is automated and easy. They handle all the paperwork and transactions, so all I have to do is package and ship the firearm to the FFL designated. It’s truly that easy!”

Local brick-and-mortar dealers are at ease knowing they are not competing against big box stores, private FFLs, or non-storefront FFLs on Guns.com. Business owners and managers can also keep their firearms for sale in-store, eliminating the complexity and hassle of having to quarantine inventory. Additional benefits to selling on Guns.com are:

· Credit card processing and chargebacks are covered

· Guns.com secures the FFL license of the transferring dealer

· Sales tax collection and remittance

· Compliance and fraud checks?

· A dedicated customer service team to answer consumer questions

· Free shipping promotions (freight paid for by Guns.com)

· Returns processed by Guns.com

· Targeted emails and marketing to consumers

If you are a storefront dealer ready to enhance your online sales presence, contact the Director of Business Development, Jeff Tesch, at Jeff.Tesch@guns.com.