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

June 21, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full fiscal 2011 financial results on Thursday, June 30, 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, June 30, 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 617-614-6207 and reference conference code 33276310. 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. SWHC companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms; Smith & Wesson Security Solutions, 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. SWHC facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to http://www.smith-wesson.com/.

Contacts:
Liz Sharp, VP Investor Relations
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation
(413) 747-3304
lsharp@smith-wesson.com

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