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7TS Holsters for XC1 Light

Safariland's 7TS series of holsters are now available for the Glock 17/22, Glock 19/23, and the Smith & Wesson M&P with the Surefire XC1 attached.

Smith & Wesson Corp. to Acquire Gemini Technologies

American Outdoor Brands Corporation's firearms business, Smith & Wesson Corp., has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Gemini Technologies Inc. ("Gemtech"), a provider of suppressors and accessories for the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets.

Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 Duty Pistol

Smith & Wesson listened to the feedback from its end-users and made a few improvements to the trusty M&P. The new version is coined the M&P 2.0 and it is definitely fit for duty.

SHOT Show 2017: First Impressions from Industry Day

Industry Day at the Range has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception last decade. The event has become something of a SHOT Show in miniature. Yesterday’s Industry Day involved more than 100 exhibitors of rifles, pistols, shotguns, gear, apparel, and even archery equipment.

SHOT Show 2016: Firearms Preview

Here's some information about some of the newest and most interesting police guns that will be at the show.

Rise in Accidental Gunshots by L.A. County Deputies Follows New Firearm

Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say that the increase in accidental discharges — from 12 in 2012 to 30 last year — occurred because deputies were adjusting to the new gun. They expect the numbers to fall in the years ahead.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputies Fire More Accidental Shots After Switch to New Guns

Accidental gunshots by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have more than doubled in two years, endangering bystanders and occasionally injuring deputies. The jump coincides with the department's move to a new handgun that lacks a safety lever and requires less pressure to pull the trigger.

SHOT Show 2015: Report from Industry Day at the Range

The biggest challenge for me was to narrow down those firearms and products that are applicable to law enforcement and try to keep my eye from wandering to those I think would just plain be fun to shoot!

Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact Pistol

A few years ago S&W introduced its first rimfire M&P, the full-size M&P22. The new M&P22 Compact is just under an inch shorter, 1.6 ounces lighter, and the magazine holds two fewer rounds than the full sized M&P22 pistol. In addition, it is a hammer-, rather than striker-, fired pistol.

Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P Bodyguard Handguns with Crimson Trace Laser Sights

Smith & Wesson Corp. has joined forces with Crimson Trace to introduce enhanced, integrated laser sighting systems for the S&W's Bodyguard handguns.