Sarco Inc., one of the nation's largest wholesale and retail suppliers of firearms and parts, is in danger of losing its state license to sell weapons because of alleged lax security measures.I've been holding up commenting about this thread from Gunboards.com since the weekend. I wanted to verify it before spreading what might just be a destructive rumor, so I called Sarco yesterday morning. The lady I spoke with told me the person I needed to talk with was unavailable, so I left my information and requested a call back, which never happened. Considering their legal position, it's understandable that they'll want to keep their cards held in close.
Sarco's state license to operate was supposed to expire on Monday, but a Superior Court judge in Morristown last week extended the license until this Friday, when he said he would hear arguments on whether Sarco owner Charles Steen should have it renewed for another three years.
This news story confirms what was discussed on the forum--a former employee stole around 50 firearms. Gee, no wonder missing guns are "showing up in places they shouldn't." And now it looks like bigger thieves are set on victimizing the supplier again. The police state of New Jersey seems to have found a way to influence the national supply chain and destroy a business they hate, all in one stroke.
There is one silver lining: they could not have obtained a better attorney for navigating the labyrinth of New Jersey "gun laws."
[Via John R]