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TGSCOM Inc. Helps Tack 15 Years On Cop Shooter’s Prison Sentence


On-line firearms dealer earns praise from Daytona Beach Shores law enforcement officials for supplying “integral information” for prosecution.

GREEN BAY – TGSCOM Inc., a web-based firearms dealer headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, recently helped the City of Daytona Beach Shores nearly double the prison term of a convicted cop shooter.

On November 1, 2005 Thomas Cutaia fired ten shots at Daytona Beach Shores police officer Michael Gavigan, wounding him. On July 19, 2007 Cutaia was found guilty of just aggravated battery for shooting Officer Gavigan and received a twenty-year prison sentence.

Not satisfied with this light punishment for a criminal who tried to kill a police officer, additional charges were filed against Cutaia for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Cutaia had been previously convicted of arson in Massachusetts.

In attempting to mount a defense, Cutaia altered a TGSCOM invoice and made false representations about how he acquired the gun he used to shot Officer Gavigan. Working with TGSCOM, Daytona Beach Shores law enforcement was able to prove Cutaia was not telling the truth. On August 10, 2007, thanks in part to TGSCOM, Cutaia was found guilty and given an additional 15 years behind bars.

“Thomas Cutaia deserves every day of the thirty-five years he’ll spend in prison,” said TGSCOM President Eric Thompson. “We were glad to cooperate with the Daytona Beach Shores law enforcement officials. People who use firearms to commit tragedies should pay the full price for their actions.”

In a letter to TGSCOM, Stephan Dembinsky, Director of Public Safety for Daytona Beach Shores wrote: “It is always a pleasure to work with companies willing to extend their services to law enforcement in our attempt to seek and serve justice. The information you were able to supply was integral in the positive outcome in our prosecution of this case.”

TGSCOM was in the news recently because one of the firearms used by Cho Seung-Hui in the Virginia Tech shootings was purchased on www.thegunsource.com, which is operated by TGSCOM. TGSCOM cooperated with law enforcement agencies investigating that tragic shooting.

“We are proud to provide law abiding Americans with firearms and hunting and shooting accessories,” said Thompson. “We will continue to do all we can to make sure criminals who use guns to commit crimes are punished to the fullest extent of the law.”

Background on TGSCOM Inc.
TGSCOM Inc. is a federally licensed firearms dealer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. TGSCOM operates 50 Web sites that sell firearms, firearms’ accessories and hunting supplies. Its Web sites include www.topglock.com, www.thegunsource.com, www.waltherpistols.com and www.ar15pro.com. TGSCOM is located at 1449 S. Broadway Street in Green Bay.

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ForceRecon1967
8/8/2008 8:12:15 PM
What a privilege to live in a free society where I may purchase firearms and ammunition via the internet! As a surviving combat vet, registered Democrat and political liberal, NRA member and armed citizen, I am grateful for the honor of having served my country, of protecting my family and fellow citizens, using my vote to protect our 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms, using my vote to protect a woman's right to choose. Now, to place another order for 1000 steel core AK-47 rounds for target practice...
BlueStateShooter
7/9/2008 12:55:53 PM
This stupid liberal shoots expert with the M4 and M9 and has put plenty of lead down range with my 23. It's divisive generalizations from people like Andrew that create unecessary obstacles to responsible gun ownership. Democrats are Americans too, and make up half the country more or less depending on who you ask. We could be pretty valuable in the fight to keep stupid laws (i.e. Assault Weapons Ban) off the books given the chance.
CJH Glock 26 in FL
4/18/2008 12:41:39 PM
No one should be afraid of guns.... They should be afraid of people that figure ways around the system and give responsible gun owners a bad name! I've owned guns for 30 years and have a CWP. I have only had to pull out my gun 1 time... and it saved someone’s life. The people that go around the system can pull out their gun once and take many lives. It is up to responsible gun owner to be there when they do! The more people that are properly trained how to handle and use a gun safely, and get certified to carry concealed weapons the safer this Country will be.
CJH Glock 26 in FL
4/18/2008 12:41:06 PM
We should ALL be supporting the “Students for Concealed Carry on Campus” at http://www.concealedcampus.org, by not supporting these types of causes we are lying down on our duty to support the second amendment. Shootings will happen, but statistics show that private citizens use guns in self-defense 800,000 to 2.5 million times a year, however, “in 80 to 90 percent of these cases no shots are fired- because the criminal flees!” With programs like SCCC and other, we will all be much safer in our daily lives.
apunkspunk
2/28/2008 9:03:09 PM
when I read some of these comments, I get scared...so scared I'm going to buy a gun to protect myself! I say "kill 'em all-let GOD sort 'em out"!! well I didn't say that but, I wish I did. seriously, I think the gov't. should require EVERYBODY to carry a gun, then you'll see people respect each other!
Keith
2/16/2008 11:47:05 PM
Just found your site. I appreciate your stand therefore I have bookmarked your site for future purchases. Thanks.
.357
12/28/2007 9:28:39 PM
.357 again . Just a response to frodo. If you want to see how were like iraq. Go to crenshaw california or flint michicigan. These places are war zones thats why we should have the right to be armed.Oh and by the way I mispelled enforcement.In my other article. thanks .357
357.magnum
12/28/2007 9:18:24 PM
I would just like to say I think its alright to cooperate with certain law inforcement but be careful who you get in bed with most law inforcement are drunk with power. the point is in the long run they still might try to get you your dealing with sharks watch where you swim. thanks .....357 gun lover
Marshall
11/27/2007 6:57:49 PM
Good work helping law enforcement get the crud off our streets. I am going to be picking up my new Browning rifle direct from you this Friday. I look forward to meeting Eric, if he is there, and Alex, a competant customer service rep I had the pleasure of talking to.
GLOCK45.
10/16/2007 9:53:20 PM
Great JOB!! Anyone can get agun legally or not. this guy lied and obtained a gun. If he didn't get one online he would have got one on the street. Score one for us legal beagals I love my guns and the second amendment that allows me to bear them.
MyTheory
9/13/2007 6:08:39 PM
in response to Rob, at the top of this page. He says, " Message From: Rob on 9/8/2007 9:23:07 PM Not to point out the obvious or anything, but don't you all realize this would never have happened if the gun hadn't been sold to him in first place?" Coming from one of the worst neighborhoods in the eastern US I can say this... If this guy hadn't bought the gun from thegunsource.com, he probably would've gotten it on the street somewhere and that 15 years of extra time wouldn't have been added. What Rob obviously doesn't realize is that it's easier to buy a gun on the street than it is to buy from a gun store. Congrats to TGSCOM for helping out law enforcement and fellow enthusiasts.
Jason
9/9/2007 12:00:27 PM
Yes, Rob you are right, and if he hadn't been sold any matches he wouldn't have committed arson in Massachusetts. If I hadn't been sold any flatware I wouldn't be so goddamn fat. If Teddy Kennedy hadn't been sold that Oldsmobile, Ms. Kopechne would still be alive. OPEN YOUR EYES!!
Rob
9/8/2007 9:23:07 PM
Not to point out the obvious or anything, but don't you all realize this would never have happened if the gun hadn't been sold to him in first place?
tojo
8/28/2007 10:10:22 PM
Good job! Looks like us "gun nuts" scored another one. I'm sure the "socialist" liberals are cringing over this!
glock34idpa
8/26/2007 1:08:18 PM
Thank you! One less bad guy to worry about. There are too many bad guys and not enough cops. Some of the reasons are less benefits, more contributions towards health and retirement. Did I forget to tell you about the nagging wife after a stressful night? We need more people to come forward and help the justice system instead of being afraid. Thanks again.
RPXXPR
8/25/2007 10:14:06 PM
Oh, BTW, I hope that he enjoys having his Name Changed From Thomas, to "Tina" for the next 35 years as his cellmates "Girlfriend"Once again, Great Work TGSCOM, John A very Frequent Customer, in Fact, Besides My Glock .40 S&W, Every Gun and Gun related Item I bought from you guys,My 2 Favorite Items is the .22LR Conversion Kit(LE) for my Glock G22 .40 S&W., #2 is the insight technologies M6X, Not only is it small, it's the brightest item of that type I've ever seen. John
RPXXPR
8/25/2007 9:41:49 PM
This type of creep is the fuel that burns the desire to limit the 2nd ammendment. I Applaud TGSCOM for showing that they AND their customer's believe this guy is getting, he deserves everybit. It also shows that outlaws will continue to do what they do whether it's against the law or not. They managed to help make people to realize that Guns or Gun Shops do not condone this sort of thing in any way, in fact, If other gun owners are like me, this angers me just as much if not more than if I were against the right to bear arms, because this type of crime makes some people to judge us in the same manner. Thanks to TGSCOM AND it's Customer's for sending the message that not only do we abhor such action,we're willing to help however we can. John
sniperbyday
8/25/2007 5:53:46 AM
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE BROTHERHOOD. GUYS LIKE THAT MAKE EVERYONES SKIN CRAWL. IN A DAY AND AGE OF SO MUCH CRIME AND HATRED IT IS GOOD TO SEE THE GOOD GUYS STAND UP AND BE COUNTED.
Fozzee
8/24/2007 5:11:30 PM
Thanks TGSCOM! I appreciate the fact that as an American I can legally purchase guns and accessories from a fine firm such as yours. Thanks for your efforts in putting this scum bag behind bars. I also want to thank you for your efforts in support of our gun rights. Keep up the good work! Doug B.-Columbus, OH
Big City
8/24/2007 3:56:06 PM
YAHOO!!!!ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. JAIL CONCRETE, BARS FOR A VIEW AND A HUSBAND FOR A CELLMATE! THE POLICEMAN IS A HERO AND SO IS TGSCOM!! ATTABOY!
wrench
8/24/2007 2:31:17 PM
Way to go! Being the father of a police officer I would like to see the Death Penalty for anyone shooting a police officer.
TooTall
8/24/2007 1:16:55 PM
Good lick TGSCOM! The mere fact that that you've always been a great company to deal with was good enough for me but seeing your awesome support for law enforcement and your help in protecting our communities makes it clear to me you're the best out there. Keep up the great work!
David
8/24/2007 10:57:48 AM
GREAT, One for the GOOD GUYS. I however, think the 135 years w/o any parole would have been a better sentance ! Hope his "Cellie" is a very large, horney guy named Bubba, who thiks he's REAL cute.
frankooo
8/24/2007 7:59:57 AM
Great thing you've done. None of us should allow these type of people to roam our streets, IF we could get the judges to understand this.
420Productions
8/24/2007 7:20:38 AM
First let me commend TGSCOM on there assistance getting this Maniac of off the streets but i must say im dissapointed in the outcome of the trial. The Perp in this case and in my opinion should of recieved life with no parol. These criminals dont deserve a second chance when it comes to shooting Law Enforcement. I legally and proudly carry my Glock 23 everyday and its Perps like this who make it hard on the common man. This tradegy happend and the first thing lobbiest start screaming for is more gun laws. I just think the sentence should of been alot heavier then it is.
RBERGER
8/24/2007 6:15:48 AM
GREETNINGS, IT'S REFRESHING TO SEE JUSTICE PREVAIL ESPECIALLY DURING THE TIME IN WHICH WE LIVE WHERE THERE ARE SO MANY MISINFORMED VOICES, THE DELIBERATE ATTACKS FROM THE MEDIA, THE "BRADY" POLITICAL MENTALITY, AND THE HOLLYWOOD OPPONENTS, ALL DOING THEIR BEST TO UNDERMINE AND DECEIVE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC CONCERNING GUNS AND GUN CONTROL. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE TRUTH CAME OUT AND THE ASSAILANT GOT SOME KINDA OF JUST REWARD FOR HIS WILLFUL AND DELIBERATE ASSAULT ON DAYTONA BEACH SHORES POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL GAVIGAN. THANKS FOR PURSUING AND DEFENDING THE TRUTH WHICH WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE APPROPRIATE SENTENCING OF THOMAS CUTAIA FOR HIS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL GAVIGAN. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, RONALD W. KOPPELBERGER SR. FRANKLIN, TN 37064
Way to go!
8/23/2007 11:21:57 PM
It is so important that law abiding gun owners and retailers stand up for law enforcement. This great country depends on each one of us to be on the alert for any firearm misuse. Using firearms is a responsibility as well as our right. We cannot have one without the other. Kudos for your responsible reaction to this criminal!
John Burge
8/23/2007 9:58:28 PM
Way to go, guys !! We ALL need to do every thing we possibly can to preserve our 2nd amendment rights, and this kind of reaponsible management goes a long way. I am a Florida resident with a CCW permit and a customer of yours, and I admire and respect the way you do business. Again, congratulations !
Terry
8/23/2007 8:52:28 PM
Keep up the good work and the positive press!
Jock
8/23/2007 7:47:52 PM
Thanks for your good work and support. I have purchased two fine glocks from you all way before this happened but as a cop of 37 years you got my business anfd that of my sons as a way of thanking you.
turn2
8/23/2007 7:22:20 PM
I appreciate the personnel involve at TGSCOM tracking Cop shooter's and cooperating to get a well deserved sentence. Great job... hope other internet retailers follow the examples TGSCOM..
clanchief
8/23/2007 6:22:23 PM
Lets just hope they don't let him out early for good behavior.Ha
jeffrow t.
8/23/2007 5:14:59 PM
purchased a g22 on 8-13. love it. proud to be counted among the legal.
galupa1
8/23/2007 5:05:29 PM
Great job you guys!!!!! Until our courts and our goverment starts punishing all of these scumbags and quit slapping them on the wrist America will never be any better! I say build prisons in the desert and make prisoners work for there stay.Wake up America and watch WHO YOU VOTE FOR!!!!!
Neo7241
8/23/2007 4:15:54 PM
You have helped preserve our (civillian) rights to keep and bear arms. All citizens should belive in a righteous system. That includes the Govt. and all their attempts to control the sale of guns to criminals. But the root of all sales is the sales people actually selling the guns. Thanks for doing the right thing in catching the deception that so many criminals usually can use to get by the system. Good Catch!!!
steve
8/23/2007 4:06:21 PM
Way to go guys, Your help in that convicts case. If only the pro-criminal Democrats would pull their heads out of the sand and support law inforcement and the people's will to go after all crooks that violate gun laws. I read of many crooks in Kalifornia that commit crimes with a gun and never are charge with the crime of posessing firearms. keep up the good work, Steve
Seedman
8/23/2007 3:02:30 PM
Great, I agree completely, except, that it should have been tripled, instead of only doubled & should have included the attourney that defended this scum-bag. I strongly feel that w/ the terrorist threats to our citizens, Not is certainly not the time to try to enact firearms restrictions on our people. I think we need to train more people in the safe use of firearms for defense of our country as well as personal defense. An Armed citizenry will always be a threat to the criminals, & that is as it should be. The Law Officers cannot be everywhere all the time. Thanks for allowing me to share my thoughts.
JOE T.
8/23/2007 2:55:11 PM
NICE JOB--OUR SPORT NEEDS THE GOOD PRESS U GUYS CREATED, PLUS WE GOT ANOTHER LOW LIFE OFF THE STREET FOR A LONGER PERIOD!!--THANKYOU.
Jon
8/23/2007 2:47:45 PM
Thats great that you guys were able to do that, Good Job
Big John
8/23/2007 2:38:27 PM
GREAT JOB! We all need to help put these type people away for as long as the law allows. And, we also need to publicize our efforts. Too many media people hate guns, and gun owners. Successes, such as these, need to be ballyhooed by the gun industry since the liberal media won't do it for them.
marinecobra
8/23/2007 2:31:28 PM
These are terrific factual policies from our gundealers that add to the safety of our citizens....Good work and atta..boy!!!!! to you Gents. Don't hold your breath for any truthful or favorable reporting from the MSNBC's or Oberman's of this world. P.S. Was there ever an instance of Liberals helping to put criminals AWAY FOR MORE TIME? No...but plenty of examples when the liberal set moderated and protected criminals from extended Justice.
grandedirt
8/23/2007 2:24:40 PM
Congratulations!
shil
8/23/2007 2:21:48 PM
Great job! You are a credit to the industry!
Majorp
8/23/2007 1:43:34 PM
I like to hear these kind of stories. The gun-banners hate them. However, I suspect there will not be a lot of positive media coverage from the liberal/terrorist press. Keep on keeping on. James P. Oklahaoma
PRO2ndAmendment
8/23/2007 1:41:32 PM
It's too bad the LIBERAL press wouldn't dare to showcase this positive story about TGSCOM, as they sure had a field day ripping you guys (completely unfairly) in the Virginia Tech tragedy...
Walt
8/23/2007 1:40:21 PM
I am a lifetime gun owner and staunch Second Amendment supporter. I am also an ex-police officer. Nonetheless, I am against laws that provide for enhanced sentences for violence against a cop. A police officer is no better than an average citizen so he/she shouldn't be afforded additional protection. Nobody forced anybody to be a cop. Not all, but most like to swagger around, hassle motorists and hit on the women. For this, they are entitled to extra protection? I agree with Infowars about corrupt cops.
kirkster
8/23/2007 1:34:01 PM
Great job. I work in the corrections field and love to see scum like that get what's coming to them. Personally I would like to see them dead but the liberals stop that from happening. I used to live in the Green Bay area and am glad to see this company going strong and doing what is right. Kudos to you and God Bless!!!
Ron
8/23/2007 1:32:42 PM
I have nothing but respect for TGSCOM and will continue to support you. Though we can't win them all and guarantee that justice will be served for anyone using a firearm in the commission of a crime, each success make a difference. Great work guys!
Jay
8/23/2007 1:13:52 PM
Enforcing the laws that are already on the books to fullest extent is how you address crimes involving firearms. Great job!
Infowars
8/23/2007 1:07:29 PM
So I'm curious will you people at TGSCOM Inc. be so quick to assist in the prosecution of "Corrupt Law enforcement individuals" and make sure that they get the maximum penalty when they use their guns to commit tragedies? You pat yourself on the back of how you put this guy away for good..but when law enforcement commits criminal acts they just seem to get a slap on the wrist or DON'T nearly do as much time as the rest of us would. Think I'm kidding about this? This kind of stuff happens alot and more frequent than most of us would like to realize.
Dees
8/23/2007 12:57:41 PM
This is some of the best news I have heard so far today! I am really happy to see some good news on the firearms front in the headlines for once, keep up the stellar work guys!
dorokusai
8/23/2007 12:52:00 PM
If I could only laugh like Nelson from The Simpsons...
Firecap451f
8/23/2007 12:51:31 PM
I can not say enough about the great work and time you take to help Law Enforcement to do there job and put these scumbags away. Conratulations keep up the good work!
BVM
8/23/2007 12:45:45 PM
Hope he rots in jail, too bad his lawyer isn't there with him!
Frodo
8/23/2007 12:30:50 PM
Very good. Just finished reading articles on Iraq in the Denver Post, and I am happy that this nation is not like Iraq. Violence every day killing hundreds of innocent people. This nation as shown by this case will not tolerate such action as the animals perpetrate every day in Iraq.
Johnnie
8/23/2007 12:10:20 PM
Interesting that ebay drops all firearm related products while keeping all toy products that have been recalled or may have lead in the paint. Apparently the toy products sold on ebay have caused more death and injuries to children than the firearm products ever did.
J
8/23/2007 11:47:18 AM
Good job. I bought a Glock 19 from topglock and received 2 days later. Thanks TGSCOM.
bucki
8/23/2007 11:35:18 AM
Great Job Guys keep up the good work
onebudwiser
8/23/2007 11:29:41 AM
Thanks for being a roll model and supporting legal ways to help law enforcement do their job.
Jerry S. Homestead FL.
8/23/2007 11:15:17 AM
Great Job...20 years for the first shot then another 15 years for forgery and lying about it...hope he rooms with 'Bubba' and "enjoys" (sic) his stay at state expense.
tbar595
8/23/2007 11:10:54 AM
As a former customer and Florida resident, I am proud to do business with you. Thanks from all of us who agree with your handling of this issue.
INV136
8/23/2007 10:49:09 AM
Congratulations for the good work. You are a credit to the industry and a model for the way the system should work. There are dealers out there that would have been reticent to work with law enforcement unless they are forced to cooperate with a subpoena. Good job.
Andrew
8/23/2007 10:38:42 AM
WAY TO GO BOYS! Show them stupid liberals that us gun people dont F*** around!

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