Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that Team Smith & Wesson members earned high honors in multiple divisions after competing in consecutive United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) National Championships and earned three national titles and posted high scores in each of the five divisions during the 2009 International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) National Championship held at the United States Shooting Academy (USSA) in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

USPSA Open Production Final Day 4

The 2009 USPSA Open Production National Championships are over. While unofficial as I write this it looks like 2008 Production National Champion Bob Vogel shooting for Team Eotac has successfully defended his title with a comfortable win. Bob shot a consistent, steady match avoiding costly mistakes that plagued many other shooters. The Open title is another matter altogether.

USPSA Open Production Nationals Day 3

Here are some photos from the action at the USPSA Open – Production Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. The range is still dusty, the wind was blowing, the temperature was better for Vegas and the Action was still Hotter! The action is shaking out as no-shoots, misses and jams take their toll while the shooters on their game have begun to pull ahead. The final Day 4 promises to provide drama from those still in striking distance of their division wins. Stay tuned.

Action Shooting Podcast Episode #3

This is an Enhanced Podcast

In Episode 3 we produce our first Video Podcast, featuring coverage of the 2009 Steel Challenge. Max Michel won the Open Division this year, JJ Racaza was Top Limited, Rob Leatham Top Production, Jesse Abbate set a new women’s World Record on her way to winning Ladies Open and won Ladies Limited and Rimfire as well. Julie Golob was Top Ladies Production second only to Rob Leatham for the match.

Max Michel has won the 2009 Steel Challenge

Max Michel has won the 2009 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championship for the 3rd time. Finishing with a time of 82.09 Max finished ahead of a very strong field of shooters. Jessie Abbate won the Womens Open title in 94.94 seconds setting a womens world title.

Kelly Neal Reports on the IPSC European Rifle Championship

IPSC held its first ever Level IV rifle competition in Kongsberg, Norway on July 13-17, 2009 with 220 competitors.

• FNH USA Midwest Three-Gun Championships
• Dave Neth wins Iron Man 3-Gun
• JP Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Match
• Tactical Solutions Sponsors 2009 Steel Challenge
• Team Leupold Racks Up Wins
• Smith & Wesson Selects New Members For Shooting Team