Smith & Wesson Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Financial Release and Conference Call Alert

March 1, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SWHC) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2011 financial results on Thursday, March 10, 2011 after the close of the market. The full text of the press release will be available on Smith & Wesson's web site at http://www.smith-wesson.com/ under the Investor Relations section.

On Thursday, March 10, 2011, Smith & Wesson will host an analyst conference call that may include forward-looking statements. The conference call will be web cast live and is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live audio broadcast and replay of the conference call can be accessed on Smith & Wesson's web site at http://www.smith-wesson.com/ (Windows Media is required). Those interested in listening to the conference call via telephone may call directly at 617.597.5330 and reference conference code 91083958. No RSVP is necessary.

About Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection and sport. The company designs and constructs facility perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications, and delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement and sports markets. Smith & Wesson companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., theglobally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms;Universal Safety Response, Inc., a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer; and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to http://www.smith-wesson.com/;http://www.usrgrab.com/; or http://www.tcarms.com/.

Contacts:

Liz Sharp, VP Investor Relations

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation

(413) 747-3304

lsharp@smith-wesson.com

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