BERRYVILLE, Ark. - The Sig Sauer Academy, one of the nation's leading firearms training facilities offering a comprehensive program of more than 60 courses for the armed professional and responsible citizen, is returning as a major sponsor of the upcoming Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun Nationals.

"The Sig Sauer Academy and its staff have an outstanding reputation throughout the industry. In addition to providing some of the best training available, the Sig Sauer Academy is a strong supporter of the shooting sports and we're extremely pleased to have them returning as a major sponsor of the Smith & Wesson Back Up Gun Nationals," said Joyce Wilson, executive director for IDPA.

The Sig Sauer Academy joins Apex Tactical Specialties, GLOCK and Smith & Wesson, the title sponsor, in supporting this popular IDPA national championship event. As part of their support, the Sig Sauer Academy will host the reception prior to the Saturday evening awards banquet.

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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