Industry Notes

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. will arm the South Australia Police Force's (SAPOL) 4,000-officer front-line force with the company’s M&P 40 pistols.

The German firm Brenneke is introducing its Quik-Shok Copper centerfire rifle bullets to the U.S.

As a result of an unprecedented increase in demand for ATF Forms 4473 (5300.9) Part I Revised August 2008, inventory of the form at the ATF Distribution Center is running low.

By a large majority, hunters and shooters feel that the coming changes in Washington D.C. will make it more difficult for them to purchase firearms, according to a recent poll.

PHOENIX – AWC Systems Technology's redesigned Agenda Six suppressor is a lighter, smaller-diameter unit than the previous Agenda Six suppressor.

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a defamation case brought by gun store owners against New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg should proceed in Georgia's Cobb County Superior Court, not federal court.

Besides the deluge of new product announcements coming out this week, there’s other happenings slated for the show.Of most interest to gun owners, two auctions will honor America's firearms traditions.The 2009 package features one-of-a-kind offerings from Bianchi, Colt Manufacturing Co., Marlin Firearms, Hornady and Remington Arms.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SWHC) has announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2008.

The Brownells 1911 Catalog #4 is now available from the venerable firearms parts and tools supplier.

Brownells has just announced the release of a DVD version of the 'How To Build An AR-15' instructional video. The DVD is designed for those who don't have access to the video series available on Brownells.com.

Smith & Wesson is initiating a recall of all of its I-Bolt rifles. The company has discovered that a flaw may exist in the bolt supplied with a few of these rifles,' said Leland Nichols, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Smith & Wesson.

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO -- AcuSport is selling the new Ruger 22 Charger in an exclusive combination of finishes.