Ruger On Board As Major Sponsor Of IDPA’s U.S. National Championship

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – Ruger, the legendary American firearms manufacturer and industry leader, has renewed its commitment to the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and will be one of the major sponsors of IDPA’s 2013 U.S. National Championship.

“Ruger is one of the great names in the firearms industry, for both the firearms they make and the important role they play in promoting the shooting sports,” said Robert Ray, membership and marketing director for IDPA. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome back Ruger as a major sponsor of IDPA’s U.S. Nationals.”

Ruger joins the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Brownells, Harris Publications, Smith & Wesson, Taurus and Wilson Combat as a gold level sponsor of the U.S. Nationals which will take place September 19 thru 21 on the ranges of the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Match officials expect to draw over 300 of the sport’s top shooters to compete the championship.

For more information on IDPA, the 2013 IDPA U.S. National Championship, or to join the more than 22,000 members competing each week all across America, visit www.IDPA.com.

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About Ruger:
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. The only full-line manufacturer of American-Made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. From the ubiquitous 10/22® and Mini-14® Rifles, to the new and exciting Ruger American Rifle™, SR22® Pistol and SR1911™. Our Awarding Winning Products (the Gunsite Scout Rifle, the LC9™, the SR9c™, the LCR® and the LCP®) all prove that Ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooter’s needs. For more information visit www.Ruger.com.