Mossberg Sponsoring Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America and the largest pump-action shotgun maker in the world, will be one of the major sponsors of the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship.

Well known for its support of hunting and the shooting sports, Mossberg joins Brownells, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and match host Smith & Wesson as one of the major sponsors of the match. The 2013 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship will take place February 21-23 on the indoor ranges of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

“We are so very pleased to have Mossberg, one of the great names in firearms, sponsoring the 2013 Indoor Nationals. They’ve been strong supporters of hunting and conservation efforts, youth shooting sports initiatives and veterans programs, so their support of IDPA is greatly appreciated by our organization’s 21,000-plus members,” said Joyce Wilson, executive director for IDPA.

“We are proud to be involved in one of the largest and most prestigious shooting events in the sport,” said Tom Taylor, vice president of sales and marketing at Mossberg. “While competitors at the IDPA Indoor Nationals may not be shooting a shotgun or rifle, Mossberg certainly understands the importance of supporting all disciplines of shooting sports. We also know IDPA competitors are inclined to participate in other areas where Mossberg products may be used such as other shotgun and rifle shooting sports, hunting or real life personal defense.”

Regarded as one of the finest competitive shooting matches in the country, the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship represents the official start of IDPA’s competition season. More than 300 of the sports’ best shooters are expected to compete for titles in Custom Defensive Pistol, Enhanced Service Pistol, Stock Service Pistol, Stock Service Revolver and Enhanced Service Revolver, the five divisions within IDPA.

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About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Leading the way with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit, and standing as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer, Mossberg is considered to be one of the most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. History. For more information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit their website at www.mossberg.com.