Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the court-approved settlement of a civil lawsuit against licensed firearms retailer FSS Armory, Inc., whose unreasonable gun product storage practices, openly broadcast by the store on its own website, culminated in a 2023 burglary in which criminals took 18 unsecured guns.

“This case is a stark example of the consequences that can result when unsecured firearms fall into the wrong hands. By storing these firearms with inadequate security measures, FSS Armory made it easy for them to be stolen and later used in crimes. In New Jersey, we use every tool at our disposal to prevent violence caused by firearms. Other licensed gun retailers should take heed of this case. As the state’s chief law enforcement officer, I will continue to do everything in my power to protect the public from the epidemic of firearm violence.” – AG Platkin