Smith & Wesson Corp., said the company will team up with USA Shooting to sponsor training clinics for top junior qualifiers as part of the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships taking place April 15-20, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO.


During the event, Smith & Wesson will supply Walther SP22 M4 pistols to be used for the developmental training clinics and for the Championship Event for Sport Pistol and Free Pistol on Sunday, April 19th.

The training clinics are reserved for junior competitors who will receive instruction and coaching by members of the USA Shooting staff. The Walther SP22 pistols will be made available to those participants wishing to take part in the sport for the first time along with those who do not have access to their own equipment.


Buddy DuVall, Director, Marketing for USA Shooting said, “We are delighted that Smith & Wesson has chosen to join us in our efforts to expand our youth programs. Their donation will allow junior competitors who otherwise may not have had an opportunity, the chance to experience first hand the thrills of competitive shooting. These young men and women are the future of the USA Shooting team and it is through these programs that they are provided with the necessary tools to accomplish their dreams.”