Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. Beretta Announces Contracts, L.E. Program B eretta U.S.A. has been awarded a contract to supply 1,000 Benelli Nova Tactical shotguns to the Georgia State Patrol. It is the largest single sale ever of Benelli shotguns to a law enforcement agency, say company officials. As a part of the contract, Beretta provided extensive armorer and transitional training to the agency. “The Nova Tactical shotgun incorporates an advanced magazine cut-off feature that allows our officers to quickly transition the shotgun to patrol safe after deployment — enhancing the overall safety of both officers and the community,” said Lt. Scott D. Johnson, deputy director, Georgia State Patrol Training Division. Beretta also has received orders from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy for 10,576 M9 pistols (5,969 for the Army, 4,607 for the Navy). The purchase orders were issued against a multiyear contract between Beretta U.S.A. and the U.S. Army, which serves as executive purchasing agent of the M9 pistol for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. In other news, Beretta has launched Project Allegiance. Through the program, Beretta will offer active-duty law enforcement officers who purchase any Beretta Px4 Storm pistol a $10,000 line-of-duty death benefit, valid for three years, at no cost to the officer and his or her family. This benefit is available to local, state and federal law enforcement officers in the United States and its territories except in areas where prohibited by law. It does not require any medical exam and can be quickly activated by completing a simple activation card provided at the time of purchase. Law enforcement agencies that decide to issue Beretta Px4 Storm pistols will also qualify for the death benefit offer. “In addition to delivering a $10,000 line-of-duty death benefit, Project Allegiance will provide survivors of a fallen officer free counseling, legal and financial advice to help them when they need it most,” said Christopher Merritt, Beretta general manager. Life Insurance Company of North America underwrites the line-of-duty benefit. For more information, call 1-800-237-3882 or visit www.berettausa.com. Birchwood Casey Supports Hunter Education B irchwood Casey is offering 2008 discounts for Hunter Education Instructors on all of its products and has committed to sponsorship of Hunter’s Handbook, Hunter’s Handbook TV and the Hunter and Shooting Sports Education Journal. All of these tools, company officials point out, support the Hunter Education network and are integral in effectively communicating safety in the outdoors as well as perpetuation of the sport. “We here at Birchwood Casey are privileged to be a part of a program that is committed to educating the safe, ethical and responsible hunting practices we all cherish,” said Todd Binsfeld, the company’s marketing manager. Hunter’s Handbook is the informational tool that all 750,000 students receive upon completion of the Hunter Education course. Seventy thousand instructors request the Hunting and Shooting Sports Education Journal. It provides teaching tips and conservational tools essential in effective Hunter Education curriculum. For more information, call 1-800-328-6156 or visit www.birchwoodcasey.com. Lew Horton, U.S. Fire Arms Sign Agreement L ew Horton Distributing Co. has reached a strategic agreement with U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. (USFA) to become the exclusive distributor of USFA Core Factory Products. Lew Horton also will have access to USFA’s Custom Gun Shop. “We welcome Lew Horton Dist. as a strategic partner. Their powerful distribution capability, in combination with a selective approach to quality product, is a great fit for USFA,” said Mark Roberts, USFA vice president of marketing. USFA Core Factory Products include The Rodeo, The New Rodeo II, The Cowboy and Single Action, in color case and blue models. From the USFA Custom Gun Shop, Lew Horton will commission special productions. For more information, visit www.usfirearms.com and www.lewhorton.com. CIRCLE NO. 209 ON INQUIRY CARD SHOT SHOW EXTRA SUPER ISSUE 2008 • www.shootingindustry.com 17