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.

The dust continues to fly at the USPSA Nationals.

What a difference a venue makes. From a hurricane soaked mud bowl of 2008 USPSA Nationals to the Desert Baked dust bowl of 2009 some things remain the same, the game competitors, the dedicated Range Officers and the fierce competition.

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 Competes in Area 1 and Area 5 Championships
• Insight Tech-Gear Sponsors World Speed Shooting Championships
• Max Michel Takes Gold Medal Overall in 2009 IPSC Pan American Championship
• Racaza Takes Top Spot in Both Pistol Divisions

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) announced that firearms maker Smith & Wesson has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2009 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships. Including sponsoring Pendulum, one of the eight stages at the Steel Challenge, Smith & Wesson will also be the division sponsor for the Open Revolver, Iron Sight Revolver and Women’s divisions.

Ruger® Announces Limited Edition SASS® Vaquero® — The high-gloss stainless steel Ruger SASS Vaquero comes with the lower/wider Montado-style hammer found on the Ruger Montado. The SASS Vaquero, chambered in .357 Magnum, features a 4-5/8″ barrel, a blade front sight and wider (.140″) rear sight, and black checkered, hard rubber grips with SASS grip medallions.

Action Shooting Podcast Episode #2

– This is an Enhanced Podcast

In Episode 2 we reveal our Special Guest interview as none other than Rob Leatham. A preview of Rob’s interview is included as well as how you can receive the entire 4 part interview. This is the most extensive interview that Rob has given in many years.