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John Givens

Chief Executive Officer, VirTra, Inc.

Search every verified John Givens interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. John Givens, CEO of VirTra, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results during an earnings call on August 13, 2026. He reported lower revenue volumes and ongoing investments in content production and product development, which contributed to a net loss of $0.3 million for the quarter, compared to net income of $2 million in the prior-year period. Givens attributed some revenue timing challenges to international sales, noting that customers sometimes obligate funds but are not ready to receive installations, leading to delayed revenue recognition. Givens also addressed market conditions, stating that demand for training related to unmanned aerial systems is increasing due to global events and threats. He mentioned three grants that had been pending since October 2024 and were released, with VirTra assisting customers in submitting applications for funding. Regarding international business, Givens described it as inconsistent and "lumpy," citing geopolitical issues, funding delays, and elections as factors that create uncertainty in long-term revenue continuity.

Recent appearances

  • VirTra Q2 2026 Earnings Call | Law Enforcement Training Simulator Contract Orders

    August 17, 2026 · 📺 i101

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  • VirTra: Global Provider of Judgmental Use of Force Training Simulators, Firearms Training Simulators

    July 10, 2024 · 📺 Planet MicroCap

    My guest on the show today is John Givens, CEO of VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI). VirTra is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. I first heard VirTra's presentation, I believe as far back as 2014 or 2015 at one of Ian Cassel's MicroCapClub Investor Summits, which I'll be atte…

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