BERRYVILLE, Ark. - Kimber, an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for sporting, law enforcement and military markets, has joined the growing list of major sponsors supporting the 2014 Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals.

Kimber joins Apex Tactical Specialties, Colt, FMG Publications, GLOCK, the Sig Sauer Academy, XS Sight Systems and Smith & Wesson, the title sponsor, in supporting this popular IDPA national championship event. As part of their support, Kimber will sponsor one of the 14 stages of the course of fire.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Kimber as one of the major sponsors of the Smith & Wesson Back Up Gun Nationals. Kimber is a well known brand among IDPA members and 1911 fans alike, and we're grateful to have their support at this year's championship," said Robert Ray, membership and marketing director for IDPA.

The 2014 Smith & Wesson Back Up Gun Nationals will be held November 6-8 on the indoor ranges of the company's Shooting Sports Center.

For more information on IDPA, the Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals or to join the nearly 24,000 members competing each week, visit www.IDPA.com.

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Media Contact:
Robert Ray
(870) 545-3886
robert@idpa.com