Dave Sevigny Wins USPSA Area 3 Championship

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SMYRNA, Georgia – -(AmmoLand.com)- Dave Sevigny of Team GLOCK won his fourth USPSA Area title of the season at the Area 3 Championship held July 30–August 2 in Omaha, Nebraska. The match was host to 246 competitors from across the nation. Sevigny used a GLOCK Model 34 in 9×19 to win a Production division field composed of several Grandmaster and Master class competitors.

Sevigny, known for his explosive movement and an exciting shooting style, scored an exceptionally accurate and penalty free match with only one “D-zone” hit out of 312 rounds.

In the 2009 Area championships thus far, Sevigny has dominated with winning margins ranging from six to eighteen percent.

“It’s been a fun season and I’ve been working hard. Our team will be carrying some momentum into Nationals season (September),” said Sevigny.

The Team GLOCK Captain looks to capture his fifth USPSA Area title of the season at the Area 7 Championship held August 6–9 in Fulton, NY.

About GLOCK, Inc:
Utilizing advanced technological methods, GLOCK has a leading position in the world market as a pistol and accessories designer and manufacturer. With their commitment to uncompromised quality, GLOCK uses high-tech engineering to provide the international benchmark for safety, reliability and ease of maintenance. GLOCK’s remarkable knowledge and experience from their applications and processing of steel and polymer are being used to design revolutionary products. These products meet and exceed the ongoing demands of law enforcement, military and civilian customers for firearms that demonstrate the very best in reliability, durability and safety of use. Their high-tech engineering and construction create a handgun that can stand up to punishment that even the most unforgiving conditions can generate.

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Team FNH USA Takes 2nd Place at Shooting Industry Masters

McLean, Va. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Two hundred plus shooters from the firearms industry recently competed in the Seventh Annual Shooting Industry Masters at the Hartford Gun Club in East Granby, Conn. Although the main purpose of the Masters is socializing with others in the business and having a good time among friends, it managed to also raise over $25,000 for the First Shots program to promote the shooting sports to newcomers.

In a field of 52 teams, Team FNH USA proudly took 2nd place in the open class of the competition. Team members included Ken Pfau, Ken Flood, Tommy Thacker, Mark Hanish, and Tasha Hanish. In a hotly contested field with national shooting team members and national champions, Tasha Hanish won a first in the open division championship in the ladies division.

This was a first time for Team FNH USA to participate in the Masters though it is certain not to be the last in view of the team’s very respectable performance.

About:
FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support.
Visit www.fnhusa.com to view the entire line of FNH USA products and services. FNH USA, P.O. Box 697, McLean, VA, 22101, U.S.A.

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Team Smith & Wesson Women Deliver Positive Results During Summer Matches

Laura Torres-Reyes, Carrie Jamrogowicz and Julie Golob Take Home Top Honors

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that Team Smith & Wesson Captain Julie Golob and fellow women teammates Carrie Jamrogowicz and Laura Torres-Reyes delivered excellent performances in women’s divisions during four summer matches – the United States Shooting Academy (USSA) Pro Am, United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Area 1 Championships, the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Texas Multi-Club Regional and at the USPSA Virginia/Maryland Sectional.

Held at the United States Shooting Academy in Tulsa, OK, the USSA Pro Am is designed to test all aspects of practical shooting. Competing with a Smith & Wesson M&P Pro Series 9mm pistol, Golob placed 2nd in both the Open and Limited Divisions. An all steel target event, the Pro Am featured eight diverse stages of fire with par times set for each stage and the total number of steel targets down representing each competitor’s final score. Fresh off her victory as the Open Ladies Title winner at the International Revolver Championship (IRC) just days before, Golob maintained her competitive prowess using her stock M&P9 Pro Series in both divisions in the match, placing 2nd in each.

“This was my first Pro Am and it was a lot of fun,” said Golob. “Instead of shooting for time and points like many other action shooting events, competitors literally raced against the clock to knock down as many steel targets as possible. It was also my first match with an M&P9 Pro Series. Coming right off the IRC where I used my Model 627 to the Pro Am with the M&P, I definitely had to shift gears. I am very pleased with my performance at a new event with a new firearm and I look forward to coming back next year.”

In her first major tournament as a member of Team Smith & Wesson, Carrie Jamrogowicz took home the High Lady award at the USPSA Area 1 Championships in Parma, Idaho. Competing with a Smith & Wesson M&P Pro Series 9mm pistol, Jamrogowicz outscored six other female competitors en route to her prestigious title.

“The USPSA Idaho Selection did a fantastic job of putting this match together,” said Jamrogowicz. “I am extremely pleased with my performance at my first major match representing Smith & Wesson and it has given me great confidence for my upcoming matches.”

Also debuting for Team Smith & Wesson this year was Laura Torres-Reyes, who earned titles in both USPSA and IDPA competitions. Demonstrating her versatility in the different shooting sports, Torres-Reyes took home the High Lady award at the Texas Multi-Club IDPA Regional held in San Antonio, Texas, besting a field of six women. She followed the victory with another win in the Production Division at the USPSA Virginia/Maryland Sectional match in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Torres-Reyes expertly used the M&P9 Pro Series pistol to secure her championship titles.

“I am extremely proud of how our talented team of female competitors has performed in the many different action shooting sports this season,” said Smith & Wesson Team Captain Julie Golob. “At each match, these ladies have fully demonstrated their diverse skills while acting as great ambassadors to both the sport and to Smith & Wesson. Smith & Wesson has truly put together a well-rounded team of female shooters, each bringing a great skill set and a warm personality to the world of competitive shooting.”

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. 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.

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Team Smith & Wesson Continues To Dominate Practical Shooting Competitions

Multiple Summer Matches Lead to Several Division Championships

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that Team Smith & Wesson has extended its current winning streak of practical shooting competitions, earning numerous division titles in state and regional competitions over the last three months.

Most recently, during the first ever ICORE (International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts) New England Regional Revolver Championship, Team Smith & Wesson members David Olhasso and Craig Buckland delivered strong performances in the Open and Limited Divisions. Olhasso, competing with a Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 627, posted top scores in five of the eight courses of fire earning him the overall title. Fellow teammate Craig Buckland followed suit placing second in the Limited Division and third overall in the championship match with a Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 Plus.

In June, Team Smith & Wesson members competed in several challenging matches and achieved numerous championship titles in ICORE, IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association and USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) matches. As one of the premier matches in the nation, the IDPA Carolina Cup has historically been noted for its diverse and challenging courses of fire. Showcasing a variety of targets designed to test competitors of all skill levels, the Carolina Cup is intended to evaluate competitors both mentally and physically.

This year, Team Smith & Wesson earned division titles in both of the revolver divisions and in the Stock Service Pistol (SSP) Division. Curt Nichols captured the Enhanced Service Revolver (ESR) division with his Smith & Wesson Model 625, while Craig Buckland secured the division title in the Stock Service Revolver (SSR) Division using a Smith & Wesson Model 67. Joining Team Smith & Wesson members in the winner’s circle was Gordon Carrell, who bested the talented field in the SSP Division with his M&P Pro Series pistol in 9mm.

In other competitions, Team S&W member Jeff Degracia won High Overall and the Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) Division at the 2009 Sunshine State Games IDPA Championships in Orlando, Florida, with his M&P9 Pro Series pistol. Gordon Carrell once again returned to the winner’s circle placing 1st place in Master class in the SSP Division at the 2009 IDPA Nevada State Championship held in Las Vegas. Team member Tony Phan, representing the Webster Police Department, earned top honors at the Texas Police Games and was named the Overall Champion in both Double and Single Stack Divisions.

Rounding out other summer victories was David Olhasso who dominated the SSP Division during the Pennsylvania State IDPA Championship using an M&P9L pistol. Olhasso’s proficiency with the M&P9L allowed him to place the fastest overall score in the match with a total time of 141.62 seconds. Olhasso also earned division titles at the Smith & Wesson Steel Shoot Northeast Regional held in Old Bridge, New Jersey, in both Iron Sight and Optical Revolver Divisions using a Smith & Wesson Model 627 and a Model TR8. At the Topton Multi-Gun Championships in Topton, Pennsylvania, Olhasso earned yet another title and was named Tactical Champion.

“As we head into the heart of the competitive season, Team Smith & Wesson has been very successful at winning key championship titles in multiple shooting disciplines,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Smith & Wesson. “Their ability to perform at such a high level throughout a very long and mentally challenging season, speaks greatly to each member’s talents, equipment and ability to stay focused despite the intense competition from other accomplished shooters and diverse weather conditions. On behalf of Smith & Wesson, I would like to congratulate these gifted shooters on their hard earned accomplishments and for taking Smith & Wesson to the winner’s circle time and time again.”

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Team GLOCK – Sevigny Wins USPSA Area 7

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SMYRNA, Georgia –-(AmmoLand.com)- Dave Sevigny has won another USPSA major title, this time at the Area 7/Northeast Invitational Championship in Fulton, New York held August 6-9. Still hot from a decisive victory a week prior at Area 3 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Team GLOCK captain won 9 of the 12 stages for his 5th Area championship in Production Division of the 2009 season. A GLOCK 34 in 9×19 was used for the latest Team GLOCK victory.

With just one more Area championship remaining prior to the USPSA Nationals, Team GLOCK is ready to repeat last year’s success. “We have been training often and we’re confident to get the results we’ve been working towards,” said Sevigny.

Dave, Jessie Abbate and Randi Rogers of Team GLOCK Shooting Squad will next compete at the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships in Piru, CA from August 12-16.

GLOCK, Inc. contact: Shelley Decker | GLOCK, Inc. | Office: 770.432.1202 x 6208 | Fax: 678.303.1064 | www.glock.com

Cheaper Than Dirt Sponsors 2009 Arkansas Section Multi-Gun Championship

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Fort Worth, TX –(AmmoLand.com)- Cheaper Than Dirt! is happy to announce their sponsorship of the 2009 USPSA Arkansas Section Multi-Gun Championship being held August 29th – 30th at The Old Fort Gun Club River Range. Based out in Fort Smith, Arkansas, The Old Fort Gun Club is an 800 member organization that supports shooting sports and Second Amendment Rights.

The Old Fort Gun Club River Range is a 35 acre facility with seven pistol bays, as well as 100 and 300 yard rifle ranges.

“Cheaper Than Dirt strives to be an active member of the shooting sports community” said Chief Operating Officer Roberta Wilson. She continued commenting “We always encourage participation in the USPSA, and want to show our continued support of their events.”

USPSA is the United States Practical Shooting Association. Practical shooting events challenge competitors to combine speed and accuracy while engaging targets set throughout an obstacle course.

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Team Smith & Wesson Takes Eight Titles at Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 28, 2008) – Smith & Wesson Corp., announced that Team Smith & Wesson members earned eight world titles in multiple divisions at the 2009 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships held Aug 13-15, 2009 in Piru, California. Capturing titles for Team Smith & Wesson were Jerry Miculek, Elliot Aysen, B.J. Norris, Phil Strader, Julie Golob, and junior shooter Molly Smith.

In all Team S&W members accounted for eight world titles at the event, three in the Rimfire matches, one in the Production Division and also the coveted Steel Master Title.

Competing in the Open Revolver Division, Jerry Miculek added yet another top finish to his storybook career by finishing 1st overall. In the Iron Sight Revolver Division, Team Smith & Wesson swept the top two spots with Elliot Aysen finishing in first place while fellow teammate John Bagakis finished in 2nd place by less than a half second in overall time. In just her second Steel Challenge and competing for the first time in centerfire at the event, junior shooter Molly Smith earned the women’s title edging out fellow teammate Annette Aysen for another one-two sweep.

In the Rimfire competition, Team Smith & Wesson dominated by winning both the Open and Iron Sight Rimfire Divisions at this year’s Steel Challenge. B.J. Norris had a commanding performance with a score 4.76 seconds faster than second place finish Dave Sevigny in Open Division using a Smith & Wesson Scandium frame 1911 pistol with a Tactical Solutions conversion kit. Phil Strader competed in the Iron Sight Division and claimed a decisive victory with a stock Smith & Wesson Model 41. Molly Smith once again stood in the winner’s circle, earning top honors as High Pre-Teen Female with an impressive score of 105.42.

Team Smith & Wesson Captain Julie Golob dominated in the Production Division using a Smith & Wesson M&P Pro Series pistol. Golob earned the Women’s Women’s World Title with a score of 116.61 over second place women’s competitor Randi Rogers who finished with a score of 127.90. In addition to her women’s win, Golob also placed an impressive second place overall behind men’s champion Rob Leatham. Golob also competed in the Open Division and placed third behind fellow teammate Kay Miculek.

Rounding out the top place finishes by company shooters was B.J. Norris, who was named the overall winner of the coveted Steel Master Division. Steel Master scores reflect an aggregate of Rimfire, Open, and Limited Division scores. Setting a formidable lead in Rimfire, Norris went on to demonstrate his diverse skills by posting extremely competitive scores in the Open and Limited Divisions where he finished second overall in each. With a total score of 246.52, Norris successfully defended his 2008 World Title in a field of talented competitors. Team Smith & Wesson’s Kay Miculek also competed for the Steel Master Women’s Title and placed second in Open, Limited, Rimfire and Steel Master Divisions.

The Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships were founded in 1981 with just 70 shooters competing for $20,000 in cash and prizes during the first year. Since then, the match has grown to become one of the premier events of the season with more than 200 of the world’s fastest shooters competing for over $390,000 in cash and prizes. Governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), the sport of Steel Speed Shooting uses steel targets, arranged in five-target arrays, and an electronic timer to record a competitor’s time for each stage of fire.

To learn more about the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the Steel Challenge visit the website at www.steelchallenge.com.

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