{"id":19726,"date":"2013-01-10T08:18:52","date_gmt":"2013-01-10T14:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/?p=19726"},"modified":"2013-01-10T08:18:56","modified_gmt":"2013-01-10T14:18:56","slug":"ruger-sponsors-idpas-smith-wesson-indoor-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/ruger-sponsors-idpas-smith-wesson-indoor-nationals\/19726\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruger Sponsors IDPA\u2019s Smith & Wesson Indoor Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"rugerlogo\"<\/a>BERRYVILLE, Ark. \u2013 The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA<\/a>) announced that Ruger<\/a>, the legendary American firearms manufacturer and industry leader, has signed-on as a major sponsor of the 2013 Smith & Wesson<\/a> IDPA Indoor National Championship.<\/p>\n

\u201cFew companies have the reputation and commitment to promoting the shooting sports like Ruger. As one of the true firearms industry leaders, they have helped grow the shooting sports through their tremendous generosity, which is why we are so pleased to welcome them back as one of our major sponsors for the Smith & Wesson Indoor Nationals,\u201d said Joyce Wilson, executive director of IDPA.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cRuger is committed to supporting and promoting activities that benefit shooters of all interests and skill levels. We are pleased to support IDPA, and one of the top IDPA events, the Smith & Wesson Indoor Nationals,\u201d said Ken Jorgensen, director of media relations and shooting sports for Ruger.<\/p>\n

\"Smith<\/p>\n

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\u2019s competition season. More than 300 of the sport\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter, like ShootIDPA<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook, watch IDPA TV<\/a>, or check for regular updates on the\u00a0DOWN ZERO Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Ruger:<\/em>
\n 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\u00ae and Mini-14\u00ae Rifles, to the new and exciting Ruger American Rifle\u2122, SR22\u00ae Pistol and SR1911\u2122. Our Awarding Winning Products (the Gunsite Scout Rifle, the LC9\u2122, the SR9c\u2122, the LCR\u00ae and the LCP\u00ae) all prove that Ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooter’s needs. For more information visit www.Ruger.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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