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Guns.com Outpaces Competition in 2024, Surging Momentum Carries into 2025

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Online Retailer Continues to Revolutionize the Online Shopping Experience for Gun Owners, Manufacturers, and Local Dealers Nationwide

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The future of online firearm sales is here, and Guns.com is leading the way. The fastest-growing online retailer in the firearms industry celebrates a record year in revenue with a 10% increase in customers, one of the highest growth rates in the firearm industry. More than a million new consumers shopped for the first time on Guns.com this year, on top of a strong base of loyal gun buyers. This achievement marks the biggest year for customers and firearm transactions on Guns.com since launching their retail operations in 2018. The leading online retailer has hit double-digit growth rates in sales every year since launch.

“The customer experience on Guns.com has become a benchmark in the industry. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, our success is largely due to the strategic partnerships with many of the industry’s best manufacturers and our growing network of 2,000 local FFL dealers nationwide.”

Guns.com’s leading technology provides the best online shopping experience the Second Amendment community has come to expect. With over half a billion dollars in sales since inception, local gun stores and manufacturers value a turn-key national marketplace to grow their businesses. More and more gun owners continue to prefer the innovative and modern way of buying and selling guns offered by Guns.com.

“In just six years, we have become one of the nation’s leading platforms for buying and selling firearms, suppressors, ammo, optics, and more,” says Greg Minkler, Co-CEO and CMO of Guns.com. “The customer experience on Guns.com has become a benchmark in the industry, and we are proud to be the best online shopping experience in the firearm industry. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, our success is largely due to the strategic partnerships with many of the industry’s best manufacturers and our growing network of 2,000 local FFL dealers nationwide.”

Gun owners value the ease and usability of Guns.com, finding the precise gun they want thanks to the hundreds of thousands of listings from their national network of local gun stores and manufacturers. Exceptional customer service helps gun owners through each transaction, from understanding regulations to handling paperwork and ensuring a smooth transfer experience at the customer’s FFL of choice.

Strategic Industry Partnerships

Groundbreaking partnerships with large and small manufacturers across the industry doubled in the past year as more top brands are seeing the benefits of the unique business model of Guns.com. With the ability to drive sales directly to brick-and-mortar FFL dealers, Guns.com helps manufacturers grow in-store sales through an e-commerce platform like no other company can. Challenges in reaching customers are a thing of the past for manufacturers as they partner with Guns.com to implement innovative and strategic marketing solutions with access to real-time data and monthly reports.

“Working with Guns.com has been a positive experience,” says Kamil Mroczka, director of sales at Colt’s Manufacturing Company, LLC. “Together, we combine innovative marketing with targeted sales strategies, driving growth and achieving lasting success through creativity and collaboration.”

Manufacturers can connect directly to consumers with industry-leading innovations, like in-cart instant rebates and the “Buy Now” button, linking customers directly from a manufacturer’s website to an accurate and in-stock product listing on Guns.com. Renowned manufacturers such as FN America, Colt, Glock, KelTec, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Rossi, Heritage Manufacturing, Rock River, Ruger, Walther, B&T USA, Kimber, CZ USA, Savage Arms, and many more are capitalizing on custom-branded pages on Guns.com to enhance their presence and connect with a broader audience.

Additionally, Guns.com launched a partnership in 2024 with Silencer Central, the suppressor industry leader, to offer a growing list of suppressors to millions of customers. Featuring the award-winning BANISH® line, customers can now conveniently shop for suppressors in addition to firearms, ammo, and gear. When a customer buys a suppressor on Guns.com, the purchase is fulfilled through Silencer Central, including all required paperwork and ATF forms. Once approved, the suppressor ships directly to the buyer’s door, avoiding expensive transfer fees.

Powering Local Businesses

An expansive and fresh inventory of more than 30,000 firearms is made possible by a growing network of over 2,000 local brick-and-mortar FFL dealers and pawn brokers. Guns.com quickly connects these licensed and vetted businesses with millions of customers nationwide through a simple and powerful marketplace. Dealers are drawn to Guns.com’s low-cost, user-friendly platform, which makes inventory management, order processing, and customer service simple.

“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.”

By joining the Guns.com network, local brick-and-mortar dealers expand their consumer reach and increase their sales with a higher margin. Local 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 quarantining inventory.

Revolutionizing the Used Gun Market

Guns.com is the only online firearm retailer to offer Certified Used guns, giving customers confidence and trust when buying a used gun. All used firearms purchased by Guns.com undergo a rigorous 10-point inspection process before receiving the “Certified” badge and are listed for sale. Customers also benefit from free shipping on all Certified Used guns, and a “no questions asked” return policy.

Local firearm dealers nationwide are seeing record sales of used firearms in 2024 through Guns.com. Used and certified used firearm sales are up 12% year over year, with used firearms accounting for nearly 26% of dealer sales.

Additionally, gun owners are choosing Guns.com to sell their older or unwanted firearms to get cash or to upgrade their collection. Their innovative online system guides the gun owner through simple steps to share basic details, features, and images of their firearm. The secure and streamlined process takes gun owners two minutes to submit their firearms for appraisal on average. Once submitted, the Guns.com expert appraisal team will review the request and provide a cash offer within one business day.

“This past year saw an increase of 13% more offers made and paid to gun owners. Since launching our Gift Card payout option in July, we’ve issued hundreds of thousands of dollars in gift cards, with each customer receiving a bonus gift card up to $50. These cards can immediately be used to upgrade the gun they sold – allowing consumers to essentially trade in their old gun and upgrade to any of the tens of thousands of firearms for sale on Guns.com” states Senior Buyer for Guns.com, Mark Sims. “Our appraisal team has over 100 years of combined experience, providing hundreds of competitive offers daily.”

Guns.com invites you to experience the best, most innovative shopping experience in the firearms industry at https://www.guns.com/. If you are interested in partnering with Guns.com to elevate your business in 2025, please email marketing@guns.com.

About Guns.com

Guns.com is the ultimate destination for gun owners, revolutionizing the online firearms retail experience since 2011. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, efficiency, and exceptional customer satisfaction, they empower and equip people to exercise their Second Amendment rights. With a growing network of over 2,000 local brick-and-mortar dealers, explore an extensive collection of over 30,000 new and Certified Used firearms. Stock up on a range of suppressors, ammo, gear, and more. Stay informed with industry news, in-depth product reviews, and exclusive content from top manufacturers. Experience why Guns.com stands unrivaled as the premier online marketplace for firearms and suppressors.

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Dave Conlan, Guns.com, 1 8044860673, dave.conlan@guns.com, https://www.guns.com/

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Charter to Participate in Citi Global TMT Conference

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, “Charter”) today announced that Jessica Fischer, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Citi Global TMT Conference in New York, New York on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Ms. Fischer’s remarks are scheduled to begin at 10:50 a.m. ET.

A live webcast of the event can be accessed on Charter’s investor relations website, ir.charter.com. Following the live broadcast, the webcast will be archived at ir.charter.com.

About Charter 
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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Nauticus Robotics, Inc. Announces Substantially Stronger Q3 Offshore Activity with Both ROV Systems Deployed

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Comanche ROV systems are currently operating on commercial projects in the U.S. Northeast and Gulf Coast  

HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, “Nauticus” or the “Company”), a developer of autonomous subsea robots and autonomy software, today announced that both of its Comanche remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems are currently operating on commercial offshore projects, reflecting substantially stronger offshore activity during the third quarter of 2026.

Nauticus is experiencing a substantially stronger third quarter based on commercial ROV activity to date. Both of the Company’s Comanche ROV systems are currently deployed on customer projects. One is working in the U.S. Northeast in support of offshore wind development, while the second is performing platform inspection work off the U.S. Gulf Coast.

The concurrent deployments represent increased utilization of the Company’s ROV assets and place both Comanche systems in active commercial operations simultaneously. The projects also represent commercial activity in two distinct U.S. offshore markets.

In addition to the current deployments, Nauticus has submitted bids and proposals for ROV projects across multiple locations in both the U.S. and international offshore markets. These bids and proposals are not included in the operating activity described in this release, and no assurance can be given that any prospective project will result in a contract or commercial activity.

“Having both Comanche ROV systems working commercially is an important operating milestone for Nauticus,” said Steve Walsh, Vice President of Sales at Nauticus. “Today, we have active commercial operations in both the Northeast and Gulf Coast, with both systems and our offshore personnel supporting customer projects. The level of activity we are experiencing during the third quarter represents a meaningful improvement in utilization of our ROV assets.”

The operational information presented in this release describes activity as of the date of this announcement. Nauticus does not provide revenue guidance, and the information presented regarding current ROV activity should not be interpreted as a forecast of future financial or operating results.

About Nauticus Robotics, Inc.

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision-making allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company’s business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus’ approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus’ services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. www.nauticusrobotics.com

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), and such statements are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus’ products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus’ use of and needs for capital. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” or “continue” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus’ management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC from time to time. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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The Most Important Commute by Zum Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan Named #1 Amazon Bestseller in Education Administration

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New book makes the case that reliable student mobility is fundamental to access to education

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Most Important Commute, the new book by Zūm Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan, has reached #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list in Education Administration, underscoring growing recognition of student mobility as a critical part of educational access and outcomes.

Every day, approximately 26 million students rely on school buses to get to and from school, making student mobility one of the largest mass mobility systems in the United States. Yet the system has historically operated with fragmented technology, limited visibility and outdated infrastructure.

In The Most Important Commute, Narayan draws on more than a decade building Zum and working with school districts, families, drivers and transportation leaders to examine why the journey to school is much more than a transportation challenge—it is an education issue.

“Every conversation about improving education starts in the classroom, but for millions of students, access to education begins long before they walk through the school doors,” said Narayan. “The school bus is the bridge between a child and everything education can make possible. Seeing The Most Important Commute reach #1 in Education Administration reinforces how important this conversation has become.”

The book highlights transformations underway in school districts across the country and explores how technology, AI and modern operations can improve reliability, reduce student commute times, provide greater transparency for families and make transportation systems more efficient.

“Zum’s track record, along with its enhanced communication and equity-focused decision making, has greatly benefited our students, families and drivers,” said Dr. Jennifer Collier, Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools. “It has been a game-changer for KCPS and our community.”

Today, Zum supports more than 6,500 schools across 19 states through Zum CMX™, its unified, AI-powered operating system purpose-built for student mobility.

“The story of student mobility is ultimately a story about opportunity,” Narayan said. “When a child can count on getting to school safely and reliably every day, an entire world opens up to them. That is why this is—and always will be—the most important commute.”

The Most Important Commute is available on Amazon.

To learn more about how Zum is leading the nation in redefining student mobility, visit www.ridezum.com.

About Ritu Narayan

Ritu Narayan is the Founder and CEO of Zum, a technology entrepreneur and working mother who founded Zum after experiencing firsthand the challenges families face getting children safely and reliably to and from school. Under her leadership, Zūm has grown to support more than 6,500 schools across 19 states.

About Zum

Zum is redefining mass mobility with Zum CMX, which connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the student mobility market, Zum is addressing a daily source of anxiety and disruption by providing a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Learn more at www.ridezum.com. Today, more than 6,500 schools in 199 states have relied on the Zum CMX™ system.

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Jenny Mayfield
VP, Communications, Zum
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