TGSCOM

TGSCOM is an online retailer of firearms and their accessories. Founded in Arizona in 1999 by Eric Thompson, the company came into public scrutiny in 2008 after it was revealed that the shooters for both the Virginia Tech Shooting and the Northern Illinois University Shooting acquired their firearms or accessories online from the company.

After news media outlets broke the story in February 2008 that the TGSCOM sites sold both Cho Seung-Hui and Steve Kazmierczak the firearms or accessories they used in their respective shooting sprees, the company came under scrutiny of its Internet operations. TGSCOM is one of the largest online retailers of firearms, and is an advocate for laws allowing concealed handguns. Further controversy ensued on April 24th, when founder Eric Thompson spoke at a pro-gun meeting at Virginia Tech. He is running a sale of firearms 'at cost' to allow more students to protect themselves.