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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn --(Ammoland.com)-Attendees to the 2012 SHOT Show will find Federal Premium, BLACKHAWK!, Weaver Optics, Champion Targets, RCBS and other leading ATK brands showing off their latest and greatest.

Well-known industry celebrities will frequent the BLACKHAWK! (#14562) and other ATK brands (#14551) booths. Stopping by to meet and greet show goers will be a long line of personalities from exhibition shooting extraordinaire Tom Knapp to the Buck Commanders. SHOT Show attendees can stop by either booth to see the full schedule.

ATK has some of the biggest names in the industry stopping by their booths. The BLACKHAWK! booth (#14562) will feature champion shooter Todd Jarrett and new brand spokeswoman Aysha Webb. A myriad of industry personalities will be in ATK’s Sporting booth (#14551). SHOT Show attendees can find everyone from the Duck Commanders to 3 Gun Nation’s Kurt Miller representing Federal Premium, Champion, Weaver, RCBS and more.

Familiar Faces, New Personalities
As they have for the last several years, Jim Scoutten, Tom Knapp, the Duck Commanders, Buck Commanders and Tim Abell will be representing a variety of brands and shows at SHOT 2012. Show attendees can also get a chance to meet and greet Kurt Miller (3 Gun Nation), Huntley Ritter (The Outlanders) and Randy Newberg (Federal Premium’s On Your Own Adventure).

The full schedule can be found by stopping by either booth.

About ATK Security and Sporting
ATK Security and Sporting, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is a leading technology developer and supplier of ammunition for law enforcement, military and sporting applications; a manufacturer of optics, reloading gear and sport shooting accessories; and a leading producer of tactical accessories. The company serves sport shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement professionals, military and tactical markets worldwide. The group’s products include some of the most widely known and respected brands in the industry, including Federal Premium, CCI, Speer, RCBS, Alliant Powder, Champion, Weaver, Eagle Industries, and BLACKHAWK!.

About ATK
ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

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Covington’s Experience and Proven Performance Strengthen ATK’s Strategic Communications.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn --(Ammoland.com)-ATK names Amanda Covington Vice President of Corporate Communications in Arlington, Va., effective Jan. 16. Covington joined the company in 2008 as the Director of Communications for ATK Armament Systems in Clearfield, Utah.

Covington has more than 15 years combined experience in broadcast journalism, public and media relations, marketing, government relations, crisis communications, and strategic branding.

“Amanda’s results-driven approach to communications supports ATK’s business objectives as the company strengthens its brand and pursues growth strategies across our defense, aerospace and commercial business sectors,” said Steve Cortese, Senior Vice President, ATK Government Relations and Corporate Communications.

“ATK will significantly benefit from Amanda’s focus on developing long-term, collaborative partnerships and her ability to lead innovative communications strategies.”

Covington will lead corporate communications operations impacting employee relations, media and public relations, financial communications, crisis communications, branding, advertising, digital media and community relations.

ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

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