To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. M Bushnell To Acquire Ultroptic S.A. Cooper Co-Founder Resigns idOcean Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, and Bushnell Outdoor Products has announced that Bushnell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultroptic S.A. of Barcelona, Spain, via the Bushnell wholly owned subsidiary Bushnell Outdoor Products SAS. Ultroptic is currently a Bushnell distributor and handles the line of Bollé and Serengeti eyewear. The terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed. “Ultroptic has done an excellent job of establishing Bollé and Serengeti product lines through their own efforts in Spain. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Bushnell, they will have even greater resources and capabilities to market, promote and expand these product lines,” said Olivier Ciaravino, vice president and managing director of Bushnell Outdoor Products SAS. “Our Bushnell European subsidiary has enjoyed steady growth in sales and market share and we plan to continue investing in that region to further support their efforts. The acquisition of Ultropic will strengthen our sales, marketing and distribution in that market and result in better overall customer service,” said David Basto, a managing director at MidOcean Partners. For more information, visit www. midoceanpartners.com and www. bushnell.com. D Booth # 6853 Visit Us At Also In The Law Enforcement Section Booth # 8781 an Cooper, co-founder of Cooper Firearms of Montana Inc., has resigned as company president following disclosure of his political support of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. The support, first reported in USA Today, set off a firestorm in the industry. On Friday, Oct. 31, a statement on Cooper Firearms’ Web site said the employees, shareholders and board of directors of Cooper Firearms of Montana “do not share the personal political views of Dan Cooper.” “Although we all believe everyone has a right to vote and donate as they see fit, it has become apparent that the fallout may affect more than just Mr. Cooper. It may also affect the employees and the shareholders of Cooper Firearms,” the statement read. “The board of directors has asked Mr. Cooper to resign as president of Cooper Firearms of Montana Inc.” Dan Cooper helped start Cooper Firearms Inc. in 1990. Visit www.cooperfirearms.com for more information. 6. X-Bed Stock Design ™ 7. Flush Sling Mounts (Patent-Pending) 8. Thompson/Center ® Precision Barrel 90° target crowned (Patent-Pending) Introducing the 5. One Piece Weaver Scope Mount with Posi-Lug™ Breakthrough innovations make it the ideal rifle for every hunter. from Smith &Wesson Made in U.S.A. Circle No. 253 on Inquiry Card smith-wesson.com NASDAQ: SWHC