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GrabAGun Shares Struggle to Recover After Trump Jr.-Backed SPAC Debut

Despite raising $179 million through its SPAC merger, the retailer’s shares trade well below their debut price after plunging over 20 percent.

Donald Trump Jr. rings the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the Texas-based firearm e-commerce platform GrabAGun where Trump is a member of the board on July 16, 2025 in New York City.
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Donald Trump Jr. attends a media event at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Overview

  • As of July 18, GrabAGun’s stock remains significantly below its $21.40 opening price despite a modest 2 percent premarket uptick on July 17
  • The SPAC merger with Colombier Acquisition Corp. II provided $179 million in gross proceeds earmarked for working capital and growth initiatives
  • Donald Trump Jr. retains his board seat and about a 1 percent stake in the company, owning roughly 300,000 shares valued at around $4 million
  • GrabAGun markets itself as the “Amazon of guns,” offering firearms, ammunition and accessories through its online platform
  • The volatile debut underscores investor wariness toward SPAC listings and reflects a growing wave of politically branded, MAGA-aligned ventures leveraging blank-check vehicles