Local Gun Shops Nationwide See Surging Sales as Guns.com Drives 44% Year-Over-Year Increase
Burnsville, MN – Local gun shops partnering with Guns.com are seeing record-breaking growth, while the broader firearms market experiences a downturn. The nation's leading online firearms marketplace announced today that its Dealer Network achieved a 44% year-over-year increase in sales in March, significantly outperforming the 11.9% national decline in firearm sales reported by RetailBI.
With a growing network of nearly 2,000 licensed firearm dealers and pawnbrokers, Guns.com is a revenue engine that quickly connects brick-and-mortar retail businesses with millions of customers nationwide.
"Local gun shops are the backbone of this industry, and their success is our success," says Guns.com Director of Business Development, Jeff Tesch. "As their partner, we help their business reach more customers, move inventory faster, and operate more efficiently than ever before. And customers benefit from one of the largest selections of in-stock firearms and suppressors online."
Guns.com's dealer-first approach continues to help drive revenue for local dealers across the country, with more than 67% of its 2026 sales lifting small businesses coast to coast. With the unique ability to seamlessly push manufacturer web sales directly to dealers for fulfillment, Guns.com ensures manufacturers keep their commitment to supporting their stocking dealers. Sales growth is also strong in the pre-owned firearm category, with used guns accounting for nearly 30% of sales on Guns.com.
The leading online retailer's nationwide dealer network gives customers the largest selection of in-stock suppressors online, with nearly 900 active product listings from 60 leading manufacturers. Customers have their suppressor shipped directly to their local NFA retailer, where required paperwork and ATF forms are completed before final pickup. This streamlined process is driving new foot traffic and revenue opportunities for independent retailers, which account for 36% of suppressor sales on Guns.com.
If you are a storefront dealer looking to enhance your online sales presence, please contact the Guns.com Business Development team at sales@guns.com.
About Guns.com:Guns.com is the ultimate destination for gun owners, revolutionizing the online firearms retail experience since 2011. With a commitment to unwavering integrity, relentless innovation, and exceptional customer service, they deliver the best shopping experience in the firearm industry while championing the 2A lifestyle through industry-leading content, reviews, and community engagement. With a growing network of over 2,000 local brick-and-mortar dealers, explore an extensive collection of over 300,000 new and Certified Used firearms and a vast selection of suppressors, ammo, gear, and more. Experience why Guns.com stands unrivaled as the premier online marketplace for millions of gun owners nationwide.