Smith and Wesson News

The popularity of the pistol shooting sports like IDPA continues to surge, more and more companies are playing an important role in the growth of competitive shooting matches around America.

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Gunmaker Smith & Wesson Holding Corp reported preliminary fourth-quarter sales above analysts' expectations, helped by higher demand for its pistols and sporting rifles, sending its shares up as much as 13 percent.

The International Defensive Pistol Association announced that Safariland, the makers of a broad range of law enforcement and security products and services, as well as competition specific holsters, will sponsor the upcoming 2012 Carolina Cup championship.

An airline pilot from Virginia was arrested and charged with attempting to board a plane with a concealed firearm this morning at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

The International Defensive Pistol Association announced that GlockTriggers.com, the manufacture of custom competition drop-in trigger systems for Glock pistols, will be a stage sponsor at the 2012 Carolina Cup championship.

The firm set a "buy" rating on the stock. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on SWHC.

The International Defensive Pistol Association announced that Comp-Tac Victory Gear, a leading manufacturer of holsters for the personal defense and competition market, will sponsor the upcoming 2012 Carolina Cup championship.