TGSCOM, Inc. was an American

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gun dealer based in Green Bay,

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which sold guns and sporting goods through more than 150 websites, including thegunsource.com and topglock.com. TGSCOM was founded in Arizona in 1999 by Eric Thompson, and was based in

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until October 2006 when the operation was moved to Green Bay. TGSCOM is no longer in business as of May 20, 2012.

Media attention

TGSCOM sold weapons and/or accessories to George Sodini, the perpetrator of the 2009 LA Fitness shooting; Steven Kazmierczak, perpetrator of the 2008

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;Kyle, Keegah. "Green Bay gun dealer linked to Pittsburgh shooter: TGSCOM also sold items to Va. Tech, NIU gunmen"
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. In August 2009, it employed 37 people; in 2007, at the time of the Virginia Tech shooting, the firm operated 50 websites and had 10 employees."Read statement from Green Bay gun dealer"

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References

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