AMMO, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Tooling Manufacturer

Insourcing of tool manufacturing expected to achieve over
$1 million in annualized cost savings

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMMO, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWW, POWWP) (“AMMO” or the “Company”) the owner of GunBroker.com, the largest online marketplace serving the firearms and shooting sports industries, and a leading vertically integrated producer of high-performance ammunition and components, announces that it has acquired a tooling manufacturer that provides key resources toward the production of ammunition in its Manitowoc, Wisc. factory. The Company expects that this acquisition will result in both streamlined operation of the factory and an annualized cost savings of over $1 million.

“This acquisition was an essential step towards streamlining our plant operations by insourcing over 90% of our tooling manufacturing. We believe it will provide significant benefit as we continue to optimize the plant’s management,” said Jared Smith, Ammo, Inc. chief executive officer. “By strengthening our vertical capabilities, we enhance our speed to market, reduce lead times and better control costs. We expect these benefits will generate considerable cost savings and strengthen our strategic position as market leaders.”

About AMMO, Inc.

With its corporate offices headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, AMMO designs and manufactures products for a variety of aptitudes, including law enforcement, military, sport shooting and self-defense. The Company was founded in 2016 with a vision to change, innovate and invigorate the complacent munitions industry. AMMO promotes branded munitions as well as its patented STREAK^™ Visual Ammunition, /stelTH/^™subsonic munitions, and specialty rounds for military and law enforcement use via government programs. For more information, please visit: www.ammoinc.com.

About GunBroker.com

GunBroker.com is the largest online marketplace dedicated to firearms, hunting, shooting and related products. Aside from merchandise bearing its logo, GunBroker.com currently sells none of the items listed on its website. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. Ownership policies and regulations are followed using licensed firearms dealers as transfer agents. Launched in 1999, GunBroker.com is an informative, secure and safe way to buy and sell firearms, ammunition, air guns, archery equipment, knives and swords, firearms accessories and hunting/shooting gear online. GunBroker.com promotes responsible ownership of guns and firearms. For more information, please visit: www.gunbroker.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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Investor Contact:

Matt Blazei
CORE IR
516-386-0430
ir@ammo-inc.com

Source: AMMO, Inc.