Taurus Carries On As Major Sponsor Of IDPA’s Smith & Wesson Indoor Nationals

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – Taurus, one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of firearms and spearhead of the Carry On movement to promote the concealed carry lifestyle, has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2013 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship, according to an announcement by officials with the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA).

Taurus joins ACADEMI, Brownells, Comp-Tac Victory Gear, CORBON, GLOCK, GlockTriggers.com, Mossberg, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Panteao Productions, Ruger, Trijicon, Wilson Combat and match host Smith & Wesson as a major sponsor of the competition.

“Taurus has long been one of the major firearms makers and one of the the industry’s strongest leaders. Recently though Taurus has expanded on its leadership role by supporting more shooting sports activities and launching the Carry On movement to reach the ever-growing pool of CCW holders, including IDPA members. We’re extremely pleased to have Taurus on board as one of the major sponsors of the Smith & Wesson Indoor Nationals,” said Joyce Wilson, executive director for IDPA

“At Taurus we recognize the important role that the shooting sports play in helping our customers develop and hone their skills. IDPA, and its basis in the personal protection practice of concealed carry, parallels our own focus on the concealed carry lifestyle which is why we are proud to sponsor and support this year’s IDPA Indoor Nationals,” said Mark Kresser, president and CEO of Taurus USA.

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 sport’s 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.

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.

For more information on IDPA, the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship or to find a club near you, visit www.IDPA.com. You can also connect with IDPA online by following @OfficialIDPA on Twitter, like ShootIDPA on Facebook, watch IDPA TV, or check for regular updates on the DOWN ZERO Blog.

About Taurus:
Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to be the U.S. importer of all Taurus brand firearms manufactured in Brazil and to be the manufacturer of the model PT-22, PT-25 and PT-738 pistols made here in the US. Taurus International services all Taurus brand firearms under the LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY™ as well. For additional information about Taurus, visit www.TaurusUSA.com.