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TAMPA, Florida - SAR USA, Corp. is proud to announce its role as the presenting sponsor for the upcoming "Veterans, Guns & Cigars" event hosted by Meritorious and the Meritorious Foundation. The event will take place on May 4th at Pinellas Outdoor Shooting Range in Clearwater, Florida, during SOF Week.
"SAR USA is proud to support the 'Veterans, Guns & Cigars' event during SOF Week," said Tony Pignato, CEO of SAR USA. "This partnership perfectly aligns with our commitment to supporting our SOF, law enforcement, and veteran communities, while delivering reliable, high-quality firearms that professionals and civilians can trust."
As presenting sponsor, SAR USA will host a special pistol competition where participants have the opportunity to win a SAR9 Sport. Event attendees may also experience the complete SAR9 lineup in one of multiple demo bays.
Proceeds from ticket sales will cover attendance costs for active-duty service members and transitioning veterans while supporting veteran and spouse mentorship programs.
For more information about the event or to register, visit https://meritorious.us/vgc-tampa
About SAR USA, Corp
Based in Miami, SAR USA is the exclusive US importer for Sarsilmaz, the renowned Turkish manufacturer dating back to 1880. Trusted by military and law enforcement in over 80 countries, Sarsilmaz is home to Europe's largest arms production facilities. SAR USA collaborates with Sarsilmaz to curate products purpose-built for American law enforcement, competition shooters, and civilians.
About Meritorious and the Meritorious Foundation
The Meritorious Foundation delivers in-person programming that enables meaningful networking among military veterans, wounded warriors, spouses, and industry leaders. Its outdoor networking events—like Veterans, Guns & Cigars—have sponsored more than 300 veterans, wounded warriors, and spouses to date. To extend the impact of these events, participants stay connected through the Meritorious networking app—a secure, custom-built platform offering ongoing access to mentors, career support, and entrepreneurship resources.
SAR USA Media Contact:
Kristin Marlow
Chief Marketing Officer
SAR USA, Corp