Smith & Wesson Corp., announced that the company is currently accepting applications for shooters interested in joining Team Smith & Wesson for the 2009-2010 competitive season. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2009, and recruitment is open to all shooters regardless of discipline and classification.

Approximately 100 Venturing Scouts will learn about firearms safety while having the opportunity to fire .22 rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and practice archery. This free event is held to recruit new Venturing Scouts to the program and teach them about handling firearms safely. Fifteen to twenty NRA Certified Instructors will be on hand to provide instruction and supervision.

For months, anyone who's proffered the position that the Obama Administration was anti-gun has been dismissed as being a variety of things, from sore loser to rampant paranoid. Nonetheless, since assuming office, members of the Obama administration have steadily- and stealthily- moved against firearms and ammunition.

For 2009, Smith & Wesson has partnered with Magpul Industries to offer consumers a new AR-15 package - the M&P15MOE. Based on the popular M&P15 platform, the tactical rifle incorporates Magpul's innovative MOE gear while delivering the accuracy and dependability that shooters have come to expect from Smith & Wesson firearms.

Longtime gun writer Hal Swiggett, 87, has died in San Antonio, Texas.

To celebrate Presidents' Day, this Sunday's stellar lineup of guests on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk radio will be all presidents and CEOs of companies and organizations in the firearms industry.

A leading firearms journalist has created a new gun rights program to put firearms literature -- magazines -- into public places where they receive more exposure. "Operation Mag Drop," is a formal program to expand what many already do, according to radio and television personality Tom Gresham. The host of "Tom Gresham's Gun Talk" radio show, Gresham created the idea, and a web site, to promote leaving used gun magazines where the public can read them and learn more about guns, shooting and gun owners.

Kimber has announced the addition of the Tactical Custom HD II™ and the Tactical Entry II™. The Tactical Custom HD II and Tactical Entry II differ from the original Tactical pistols with stainless steel frames and the Tactical Entry II has the integral Kimber Tactical Rail™ for flashlight and accessory mounting.

Smith & Wesson Corp., announces that Team Smith & Wesson members Annette Aysen and David Olhasso earned top honors during the 8th International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) International Postal Match. For the third consecutive year, Aysen earned the Limited Top Lady title while fellow teammate David Olhasso placed first in the Open Division.

Benelli's innovative new website is now online with enhanced, high-level upgrades. Easier, faster-than-ever, search tools make it a snap to find the Benelli products and information you need. Enjoy quick and simple site navigation enhanced by cutting-edge technology that makes www.benelliusa.com the ultimate source for information about Benelli's unparalleled collection of hunting, sporting, target and home defense firearms, as well as parts and accessories.