Leupold, Blade-Tech, Tarheel Targets And Others Step Up To Sponsor Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – With the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship in just a few days, companies are lining up to support the event, including the latest sponsors Leupold, Blade-Tech, Tarheel Targets, Cheaper Than Dirt!, Ergo Grip, Guns & Gear Outlet, Predator Tactical and Schuemann Barrels.

The sold-out 2013 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship takes place on the indoor ranges of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on Thursday, February 21, and will conclude with the awards banquet on Saturday, February 23.

“The Indoor Nationals has tremendous industry support and Blade-Tech, Cheaper Than Dirt!, Ergo Grip, Guns & Gear Outlet, Leupold, Predator Tactical, Schuemann Barrels and Tarheel Targets have all earned the respect and gratitude of IDPA and its members with their generous support for the Smith & Wesson match,” said Robert Ray, membership and marketing director for IDPA.

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that these companies have joined the long list of those supporting the match, including Action Target, Apex Tactical Specialties, Heckler & Koch, Hogue Grips, Militec, PowerTech/Smith & Wesson Flashlights, Pro Ears, Rainier Ballistics, Ritchie Leather, Safariland, Samson, StormLake Barrels, Swab-its and Taylor Brands/Smith & Wesson Knives, and major match sponsors ACADEMI, Brownells, Comp-Tac Victory Gear, CORBON, GLOCK, GlockTriggers.com, Harris Publications, Michigan Ammo Company, Mossberg, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Nighthawk Custom, Panteao Productions, Ruger, Speed Shooter Specialties, Taurus, Trijicon, Wilson Combat and match host Smith & Wesson.

Widely regarded as one of the finest competitive shooting events 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.

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