Save the Remington Legacy — and the People Who Built It

To those who care about American manufacturing, honest dealing, and due process,

One of America’s oldest and most storied manufacturers is at a crossroads — and this time, the record is public. I am asking you not to look away, but to read it, and to act on what it shows.

For more than 210 years, since Eliphalet Remington forged his first barrel in Ilion, New York in 1816, the Remington name has stood for American craftsmanship and ingenuity — arming the nation in two world wars, putting the first commercial typewriter and the QWERTY keyboard on the world’s desks, and sustaining generations of families in the towns that built its products. A legacy this profound is part of our shared national heritage. It should not be allowed to fade quietly, and the people harmed along the way should not be forgotten.

Today the modern firearms business operates from LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, and is the subject of active civil litigation. At the center of it is a question that should concern every taxpayer, every tradesperson, and every honest business: were the contractors and suppliers who built and served that plant simply never paid?

Who the Complaint Names

The Verified Complaint (Ripley, et al. v. Soura, et al., No. 26-CV-0369, Superior Court of Troup County, Georgia) names as defendants, among others:

• Scott Soura — alleged de facto controller of the enterprise and principal decision-maker for Roundhill Group LLC and its affiliates.
• Ken D’Arcy — Chief Executive Officer of RemArms, LLC and the public face of the firearms business since 2020.
• Virginie Boutin and “Jane Doe Boutin” — alleged nominal record owners of the operating entities. Much of what the record says about them derives from statements the complaint attributes to Mr. Soura and that the plaintiffs themselves say they cannot yet confirm; “Jane Doe Boutin’s” identity is not established.

The complaint pleads eleven counts — including fraud, civil conspiracy, voidable transfers, conversion, civil theft, and Georgia RICO — and demands a jury trial. Source-cited profiles of each person and entity, presented neutrally, are on the site.

Why This Cannot Pass Unnoticed

This reaches far beyond a private dispute. It touches:

• A 210-year American manufacturer and the survival of its legacy
• Small businesses, tradespeople, and suppliers who say they finished the work and were never paid
• Taxpayer-supported incentives tied to a publicly pledged 856 jobs in Troup County
• Corporate governance, investor trust, transparency, and accountability

Take Action — Here’s How

This project asks nothing but seriousness: read the record, respect the process, and refuse to let it be ignored.

1. Read the publicly filed documents and weigh the evidence for yourself.
2. If you are a journalist, investigate and report it — the liens and dockets are public and verifiable.
3. If you are an official, demand transparency on the taxpayer-supported incentives and the 856-job commitment.
4. Support the contractors, suppliers, and workers of LaGrange and Ilion — patronize local firms and listen to those closest to the facts.
5. When you share, share the document — not a rumor. Separate what is recorded fact from what is allegation.
6. Respect the judicial process. Every named party may respond; the courts — not websites — decide the merits. Harassment of any individual is wrong and unwelcome.

See How You Can Help →

Whatever the courts ultimately decide, transparency serves everyone. A 210-year legacy and the livelihoods tied to it are worth our attention now — not after the record has gone cold. Read it, ask hard questions, and help make sure the workers, contractors, and communities affected are heard.

Respectfully,
A Concerned Citizen
save-remington.org

This letter discusses allegations contained in pending litigation. It does not state or imply that any allegation has been proven, and no wrongdoing by any named person or firm is established. Recorded liens reflect a filer’s claim, not a court ruling. “Remington” and related marks are the property of their respective owners.