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TC Arms Introduces 3 Officially Licensed Boy Scouts of America Firearms
Gun models include HotShot, IMPACT and G2 Contender Firearms.

Thompson/Center Hotshot Youth Rifle

Thompson Center Arms

ROCHESTER, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it has reached an agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to become an officially licensed firearms manufacturer of the century old youth organization.

Thompson/Center Arms will work with the BSA to introduce three specially designed firearms. Through this licensed relationship, current Scouts, alumni and shooting enthusiasts will be able to obtain BSA officially licensed models of the HotShot rifle, IMPACT muzzleloader and the 100th Anniversary G2 Contender muzzleloader.

“Thompson/Center is committed to the development and training of youth shooters through education on the safe handling of firearms, as well as by designing innovative products to assist with their learning,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Thompson/Center Arms.

“We are thrilled to support the Boy Scouts of America’s youth shooting programs. The Boy Scouts’ commitment to excellence in shooter education has led to a lifetime of safe shooting that has enhanced the future of the sport for over 100 years. Together, we will continue to foster our resources to encourage and retain young people in the shooting sports disciplines.”

Among the firearms to be introduced are the new BSA licensed Thompson/Center HotShot youth rifle, a BSA licensed IMPACT muzzleloader and a BSA licensed 100th Anniversary G2 Contender muzzleloader. Chambered in .22LR, the HotShot is a highly accurate, lightweight single-shot rifle. Designed to look just like dad’s T/C Encore Pro Hunter, the HotShot features an easy to operate break-open design, accessible via the trigger guard release. With a weight of only 3 pounds, the HotShot provides youth and first time shooters with a perfect introductory platform that allows for safe, simple and quick operation.

Likewise, the T/C IMPACT muzzleloader was engineered with youth and small frame shooters in mind. With the muzzleloader’s adjustable length of pull, lightweight composite stock, removable breech plug and other patented features, the IMPACT helps to simplify black powder shooting both on the range and in the field. In addition to the BSA HotShot and IMPACT, Thompson/Center will also produce a limited edition G2 Contender commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The .50 caliber G2 Contender muzzleloader will feature a special BSA insignia on the side of the stock. The G2 Contender frame allows users to quickly and easily change barrel configurations, offering both centerfire and rimfire capabilities.

“The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to recognize Thompson/Center Arms as an official licensee,” said Greg Winters, Manager, Licensed Programs.

“We are looking forward to working with Thompson/Center Arms in creating licensed products that young people in the program can learn on and enjoy.”

This summer, the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be taking place celebrating 100 years of the Boy Scout organization. Over 300,000 people from across the globe, including over 40,000 Scouts and volunteer and professional staff are scheduled to convene at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia. The 10-day event, which runs from July 26 through August 4, will temporarily transform Caroline County into the third largest county in the state, complete with its own zip code. The Jamboree program reflects the skills of scouting—physical fitness, environmental conservation, our national heritage and the true spirit of scouting. In addition to shooting sports at the jamboree, Scouts will enjoy more than 100 different activities such as shooting, fishing, rappelling, kayaking, rafting and sailing while at the jamboree.

For more information regarding Thompson/Center Arms or to view the complete line of Thompson/Center Arms firearms and accessories, visit www.tcarms.com. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, the 2010 National Jamboree or to learn how to become a scout or scout volunteer, visit www.scouting.org.

About the Boy Scouts of America
Serving nearly 2.8 million young people between the ages of 7 and 20 with more than 290 local councils throughout the United States and its territories, the Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scouting.org.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection and sport. The company designs and constructs facility perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications, and delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement and sports markets. SWHC companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms; Universal Safety Response, a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer; and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. SWHC facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com; www.usrgrab.com; or www.tcarms.com.

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Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Completes Acquisition of Universal Safety Response, Inc.

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Ma – -(AmmoLand.com)- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Universal Safety Response, Inc. (USR), a privately held, full-service security systems solutions provider.

As noted in a press release of June 18, 2009, the acquisition provides Smith & Wesson entry into the rapidly growing perimeter security market, a move aligned with the company’s growth and diversification strategy, and one that expands its revenue base into commercial, non-firearms categories. USR will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith & Wesson.

USR is a full-service, uniquely positioned, fast-growing provider of integrated perimeter security solutions. USR is the original creator of the patented GRAB(R) vehicle safety barrier, which represents the fastest growing barrier technology in the world and is the only active barrier product that meets the Federal Highway Administration’s TL-2 safety test, the Department of State’s K12 L3 security test, and the Department of Defense ASTM M50 Shallow Mount security test. USR has leveraged the success of its GRAB(R) barrier systems to become a turnkey perimeter security provider, with a large portfolio of products and services. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petro-chemical industries, as well as airports, Fortune 500 companies and national laboratories.

Michael F. Golden, President & CEO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, said, “I am pleased to announce that Universal Safety Response has now joined the Smith & Wesson family of companies. USR is a highly respected brand name in the industry, and its state-of-the-art, turnkey security systems embody innovation, expertise, and the highest levels of quality. USR is a tremendous compliment to our own Smith & Wesson brand and products, expanding our reach beyond firearms, and into the broader market for products and services that exemplify safety, security and protection. We look forward to building and expanding our businesses across the globe, and we want to thank all of our employees, at Smith & Wesson and at USR, for their continued dedication and our resulting success.”

In the current year, which ends April 30, 2010, the acquisition will be immediately accretive excluding the purchase accounting impact on a per share basis and approximately breakeven per share on a US GAAP basis. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to EPS on a U.S. GAAP basis in future periods.

Avondale Partners LLC served as the financial advisor to USR in the acquisition.

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, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearm 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, Massachusetts; 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.

About Universal Safety Response
Based in Franklin, Tennessee, USR is a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer. Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB(R), which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, and national laboratories. For more information on Universal Safety Response, log on to www.usrgrab.com.

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