BERRYVILLE, Ark. – The American gun making icon Colt is back as a major sponsor of the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship taking place this week.

"Colt is one of the world's renowned firearms makers with a long and storied history. IDPA is very pleased to once again be working with Colt to bring IDPA competitors another great Indoor National Championship," said Robert Ray, membership and marketing director for IDPA.

Colt joins ACADEMI, Apex Tactical Specialties, Blade-Tech, Brownells, Comp-Tac Victory Gear, FMG Publications, GLOCK, Harris Publications, the National Rifle Association, the Self Defense Association, Sig Sauer Academy, Springfield Armory, Wilson Combat, XS Sight Systems and Smith & Wesson, the title sponsor, in supporting the IDPA Indoor Nationals.

The Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship, now in its 18th consecutive year, serves as the official start of the IDPA season. The 2015 match takes place February 26-28 and will draw upwards of 350 of the best IDPA shooters to Springfield, Massachusetts to compete on the indoor ranges of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center.

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

You can further connect with the IDPA community through IDPA's social media, such as @OfficialIDPA on Twitter and ShootIDPA on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr, or check for regular news and updates on the organization's DOWN ZERO Blog.

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