USPSA Approves S&W M&P Pro Series Pistols for Production Division Competition

Smith & Wesson

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. – -(TheTacticalWire.com)- The U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) announced that the Smith & Wesson Pro Series M&P pistol has been approved for competition in the Production Division. The M&P Pro Series 9mm is now among more than 50 Smith & Wesson models available to USPSA members looking to compete in the Production Division.

“Smith & Wesson is proud to have the M&P Pro Series approved for the USPSA Production Division and we are looking forward to our shooters campaigning with this model in the upcoming season. The Pro Series has all the features shooters look for in a production gun and we are excited to see how well it performs in competition.” said Tony Miele head of the S&W Performance Center and Engraving.

Smith & Wesson is a major supporter of the shooting sports and the sport of Practical Shooting in particular. In 2008, Smith & Wesson was not only the title sponsor of the USPSA Limited, Production and Revolver National Championships, but also fielded one of the largest factory supported teams.

This year several of the Team S&W members are expected to compete with the newly approved M&P Pro Series model including Gordon Carrell, Jeff Degracia, BJ Norris, Dave Olhasso and Gilbert Perez. Julie Golob, Doug Keonig and Jerry and Kay Miculek are also expected to shoot the Pro Series in any Production Division competitions they enter.

For more information on the various pistols approved for Production Division competition visit www.uspsa.org and for more information on the Smith & Wesson Pro Series M&P visit www.smith-sesson.com.

About USPSA:
The United States Practical Shooting Association is a non-profit membership association and the governing body for the sport of Practical Shooting in America. USPSA has over 17,000 members and more than 350 affiliated clubs which host weekly matches throughout the country providing recreational shooters with the opportunity to test and refine their shooting skills in a safe, competitive environment. USPSA is also the US Region of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), which is comprised of approximately 67 nations. For more information, visit www.uspsa.org.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com . For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

Browning’s Hot New “Tactical” Gun Safe Is At Your Dealer

Morgan, Utah – -(AmmoLand.com)- According to Browning product manager Dale Weathers, the new Browning AR34F gun safe is delivering to dealers now. The AR34F was announced as a special at the SHOT Show last January. It is the right gun safe for the times.

The AR34F is designed specifically to handle the odd shapes and sizes and special storage requirements of tactical guns. Made for shorter lengths and odder shapes, it is perfect for finally making storage of your AR, M-16, M4, AK, FAL — whatever you have – more convenient.

Introducing the AR34F – Tactical looks and an interior that will conveniently hold both tactical and sporting guns.
* 12-gauge steel body
* 1″ formed steel door
* Force Deflector™ Locking Mechanism
* Hardened steel pin lock protection
* 1″ chromed locking bolts
* DPX Storage System
* UL® tool attack listed
* S&G electronic lock
* Elevated floor to facilitate removal of guns
* Door Frame — U-Channel reinforced steel
* 1200°/60 min.
* Additional Barrel Rests — shorter configuration allows for convenient storage of shorter overall length tactical guns.
* Tactical Design Features — The tactical gun owner gets a safe that matches the looks of his guns.
* New interior configuration conveniently holds both tactical and sporting guns
* External Accessory Rack – conveniently hang your gear outside the safe.
* Additional internal storage features – side mounted hooks and tray for top shelf slot
* Full mirrored interior back panel brightens the inside and makes it easier to find items in the safe
* Reinforced patterned rubber bottom panel
* Picatinny rail accessory – mounts on shelves
* Short gun capacity – interior and door

Standard Fire Protection
* 1200° F/60 min. fire protection
* Three layers of 1/2″ fire-resistant insulation in the body and door
* Palusol® expanding fire seal

Read more and get the specs and see video of the AR34F.

About:
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Introducing The New Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Rifle

NEW from Smith & Wesson!

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Rifle
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.- -(AmmoLand.com)- The M&P15 rifle line has expanded to now include the new M&P15-22. Chambered in .22LR, the M&P15-22 rifle is built with high strength polymer upper and lower receivers.

This creates a reduced weight rifle that retains the looks and operating features of the standard M&P15 rifle.

The M&P15-22 will be available in August 2009 and the fixed-stock Compliant model October 2009. Order now from your favorite local dealer!

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Rifle Specs

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com

SIG SAUER® Unveils Limited Edition P226® USPSA

EXETER, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc., the leading manufacturer of
commercial, law enforcement, and military firearms, in conjunction with the USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association), is offering, for a limited time, two SIG SAUER P226 USPSA pistols with collectible serial numbers. A portion of the proceeds are to be used in promoting USPSA activities through educational and shooting sports programs. Only 250 of the special P226 pistols will bear the unique consecutive serial numbers and they are sure to become another SIG SAUER collectible. Special features of these limited edition pistols include a Dawson® fiber optic front sight and a Warren® tactical rear sight mounted on a Nitron® finished stainless steel slide. Built on a beavertail style frame with an integral rail for attaching tactical lights and lasers, the P226 USPSA is available in two finishes; an alloy
anodized frame with a Nitron finished slide and nickel accents on the controls, or a natural stainless frame
with a Nitron finished slide and black controls. Other features include the SRT™ (short reset trigger). Both models are chambered for 9mm, and come with one 15-round magazine. For more information on the
P226 USPSA pistols, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

SIG SAUER P226 USPSA Specifications:
Caliber 9mm
Action Type SRT™ DA/SA
Trigger Weight 10/4.4
Overall Length 8.2”
Overall Height 5.5”
Width 1.5”
Barrel Length 4.4”
Sight Radius 6.3”
Weight w/out mag 34.0 oz. (Alloy)/ 42.2 oz. (Stainless)
Mag. Cap 15 rounds

PR Contact: Laura Burgess, LLC
603-436-1748 laura@lauraburgess.com

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that
includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This
global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled
design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and
effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial
markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 300 employees. For
more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to
www.sigsauer.com.

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