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Thompson/Center Arms Introduces Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader

T/C Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader

Thompson Center Arms

Rochester, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it has partnered with Drury Outdoors to produce an exclusive firearm for black powder hunters – the T/C Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader.

Drury Outdoors co-owner and television personality Terry Drury will be in attendance during the 2010 National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Charlotte, North Carolina, to help Thompson/Center unveil the new muzzleloader to members of the outdoor and shooting sports community.

The Drury brothers, Mark and Terry, began producing and hosting outdoor television shows in the late 1980s, and their names have become synonymous with harvesting massive bucks across the United States from the cornfields of Illinois to Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. The Drury brothers’ hunting exploits don’t end at whitetails; the duo also hosts shows that range from turkeys to all big game animals. Popular titles of their DVD series include: Longbeard Madness, Predator Madness and The Big Game. Built on a 100 percent fair chase belief, Mark and Terry bring the viewing public four television shows, along with numerous DVD titles that they produce year in and year out.

“We are careful about who we represent and even more careful about who we partner with as it pertains to the Dream Season® mark,” said Mark and Terry Drury.

“We don’t just endorse these products; we help design them, we believe in them, and we use them everyday in the field. The Dream Season® Omega represents something that we have sought with Thompson/Center Arms for many years and we are ecstatic to finally have this Dream come to fruition!”

The Drury bothers’ love of chasing big whitetails has inspired hunters everywhere to pick up their muzzleloader and take to the woods. With this in mind, Thompson/Center Arms is introducing the T/C Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader built in collaboration with Mark and Terry. Built on the company’s venerable and trusted black powder platform, the Omega, the Dream Season muzzleloader incorporates several key features. From the rifle’s sleek profile to its drop breech action, the Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader is both simple to operate and extremely accurate. The .50 caliber muzzleloader is standard with a uniquely crafted 26-inch stainless steel, precision rifled barrel with a 1 in 28 inch twist. At the heart of the muzzleloader is the rifle’s sealed pivoting breech, which is accessed via the trigger guard lever. The closed breech design not only seals the 209-primer ignition from inclement weather, but it also provides quick access to the removable breech plug and helps to simplify cleaning.

To help soften recoil, the muzzleloader features a FlexTech stock that is equipped with four Energy Burners, allowing the stock to slightly compress during recoil. This design is easy on the shooter’s shoulder and reduces felt recoil by 43 percent. Other standard features include adjustable sights with fiber optics inserts, aluminum PowerRod and the company’s patented Quick Load Accurizor (QLA) muzzle system that incorporates a false muzzle design into the very end of the barrel. This unique system is designed to align the bullet squarely with the barrel, while enhancing accuracy and saving precious time when reloading. The Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader also features QD sling swivel studs and the Mossy Oak Treestand pattern. The new muzzleloader is built entirely in the United States and backed by T/C’s lifetime warranty. The Dream Season Omega will have an MSRP of $499.

On May 15, 2010, during the second day of the NRA convention, Terry Drury will be in the Thompson/Center booth to unveil the new Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader. Those in attendance are encouraged to stop by the Thompson/Center booth to speak with Terry about the new rifle and about his passion for black powder hunting. The Thompson/Center booth (#1519) will be located in the main hall of the Charlotte Convention Center.

For more information regarding the new Dream Season Omega Muzzleloader or to view the complete line of Thompson/Center Arms firearms and accessories, visit www.tcarms.com.

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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Larry Weishuhn Signature Series Encore Pro Hunter Pistol by Thompson/Center Arms

Thompson/Center Arms Weishuhn Encore Pro Hunter Pistol

Thompson Center Arms

Rochester, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it will introduce a new Encore handgun package as part of the Larry Weishuhn Signature Series at the 2010 National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting and Exhibits taking place May 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. During the NRA convention, the widely recognized Thompson/Center professional hunter, credited writer and television personality will be on hand to promote the new pistol as well as talk one-on-one with attendees and fans.

As one of the world’s most respected wildlife biologists, Weishuhn has amassed a lifetime of knowledge regarding management programs, hunting tactics and general firearms data. Dubbed “Mr. Whitetail” by his colleagues and friends, Weishuhn is a leading authority in the industry on the research, management, hunting of white-tailed deer, as well as the promotion of the species and their habitat.

An award winning and internationally acclaimed author, he has penned over 2,500 feature articles and numerous books for many of the industry’s largest publications. Through his personal adventures and on-screen excursions, Weishuhn has pursued game animals across the globe bringing his enthusiasm for the sport with him on every adventure. When not on the range or in the field, Weishuhn devotes his time and talents to numerous organizations, helping hunters and landowners learn more about managing and harvesting the bucks of their dreams.

“When it comes to individuals in the hunting and shooting community, few do it better than Larry Weishuhn,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Thompson/Center Arms.

“Not only is Larry a human database on whitetail genetics, game management, hunting and general firearms information, but he is also one of the most likeable people in the industry. By just spending a few minutes with Larry, it’s hard not to get caught up in the passion he brings to his profession. Never without a smile, Larry goes above and beyond working with kids and veteran hunters alike so that they can better understand and appreciate the principals of nature.”

In 1995, Weishuhn entered into a love affair with what is today one of Thompson/Center’s most popular firearms – the Encore. Fresh off the assembly line, the Encore had yet to be announced to the general public when Weishuhn encountered the firearm for the first time. In Weishuhn’s own words, it was love at first sight and both he and the Encore have been faithful to each other ever since. Since that first encounter, Weishuhn has used the Encore on a wide variety of game in numerous countries around the globe. Today, some 14 years later, Thompson/Center has given both the firearm and Weishuhn the credit they deserve with the introduction of the Larry Weishuhn Signature Series Encore pistol.

The new Encore pistol bears Weishuhn’s signature on the right side of the blued receiver along with his personal antler logo created in gold inlay. The esthetically pleasing handgun remains true to its original platform with its single-shot break open design and interchangeable barrel capabilities. The blued frame Encore Pro Hunter is chambered in .308 and is standard with a 15-inch blued barrel with fluting. As part of the package, each Encore pistol will be shipped with a new Nikon Encore pistol scope, Pachmayr grips and a soft carrying case. The pistol features Thompson/Center’s patented automatic hammer block safety with bolt interlock and a highly accurate precision barrel. The Larry Weishuhn Signature Series package will have an MSRP of $1,199.

“It has been a very satisfying and rewarding experience to work with Thompson/Center on the creation of this new Encore Pro Hunter series,” said Larry Weishuhn.

“To my way of thinking, there is no finer hunting gun in the world, regardless of whether it is used as a rifle, muzzleloader, pistol or shotgun. My favorite firearm of choice has and always will be the Encore. It has served as a faithful companion on more hunting trips than I can count and there is no better feeling than to talk with fellow hunters who use the Encore and hold it in the same esteem that I do.”

Throughout the three-day NRA convention, Weishuhn will be in the Thompson/Center booth talking with patrons and fans about the new Encore Pro Hunter pistol. Those in attendance are encouraged to stop by the Thompson/Center booth to speak with “Mr. Whitetail” himself and learn more about the latest Thompson/Center introduction. The Thompson/Center booth (#1519) will be located in the main hall of the Charlotte Convention Center.

For more information regarding the new Larry Weishuhn Signature Series or to view the complete line of Thompson/Center Arms firearms and accessories, visit www.tcarms.com.

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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