Shares of Texas-based gun retailer GrabAGun dipped on their first day of public trading — but the launch marked a historic win for the Second Amendment and a defiant stand against woke Wall Street.
Donald Trump Jr., a staunch defender of gun rights and proud member of the GrabAGun board, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 16, 2025. Surrounded by patriotic chants of “USA!” from the trading floor, Trump Jr. ushered in the next chapter of firearm freedom by bringing a pro-gun company to the heart of a financial world dominated by liberal elites.
“To be able to come back to the New York Stock Exchange and actually take a gun company public feels like such a vindication of all the insanity, all of the ‘woke’ nonsense that we’ve been watching and facing for the last decade in America,” Trump Jr. said during an appearance on Fox Business ahead of the debut.
GrabAGun, which specializes in online sales of firearms, ammo, and shooting accessories, saw its stock trade under the ticker symbol PEW after merging with Colombier Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Although shares fell by roughly 20% in early trading — a common occurrence with SPAC launches — the company still raised $179 million in gross proceeds, setting the stage for long-term growth.
“This is the ultimate triumphant return,” Trump Jr. said outside the NYSE alongside his partner Bettina Anderson. “We’re done playing defense. We’re going on offense for the Second Amendment.”
Trump Jr., a longtime hunter and firearms advocate, owns roughly 1% of GrabAGun — about 300,000 shares — and also advises the company through his involvement with 1789 Capital, a pro-freedom investment firm led by Republican megadonor Omeed Malik.
GrabAGun’s public debut is more than just a business move — it’s a cultural statement. It reflects a growing movement among conservative Americans to support businesses that align with their values and reject those that cave to progressive pressure. The company joins the ranks of other Trump-backed ventures like Trump Media’s Truth Social and the upcoming Trump smartphone launch.
While legacy media outlets may gleefully focus on early price dips, supporters see GrabAGun’s public offering as a powerful step forward in taking back the culture and standing strong for America’s constitutional rights.
For millions of law-abiding gun owners, GrabAGun’s arrival on Wall Street is more than a market event — it’s a declaration: the Second Amendment is alive, well, and ready to compete.
