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Building on last year’s successful launch of its first concealed carry apparel line, Wild Things, LLC (www.wildthingsgear.com), licensee for Smith & Wesson, is unveiling its second line of apparel for men and women at SHOT Show 2013, taking place January 15-18 (Wellco booth #26003) in Las Vegas. The Spring 2013 line, featuring an expanded women’s collection, combines performance, function and the classic American style for which Smith & Wesson is known. This line will be available at www.smithandwessonapparel.com or www.wildthingsgear.com as of March 2013. The Fall 2013 line will be available in September.
For Spring, Barn Jackets headline the line along with a men’s updated Cargo pant and short. The Women’s line will add a Cargo Shooting Skirt and Cargo Pants, along with upgrades to tactical features.
“This line addresses the growing needs of those consumers and law enforcement professionals who carry concealed firearms and require easy access, as well as the ability to blend into their surroundings without appearing ‘tactical,’ ” said Kim Pingaro, vice president of merchandising. “The women’s line provides clear choices far beyond the sea of black and khaki that we see today, unlike anything else in the tactical market.”
All Smith & Wesson® Barn Jackets incorporate numerous tactical features: internal conceal carry pockets; oversized front bottom pockets large enough for a small firearm; hand warmer pockets; and an adjustable cuff closure for easier movement. In addition, garments use signature gun hammer zipper pulls, and Smith & Wesson branded snaps and an embroidered logo on the back.
There are two styles of barn jackets, the basic Shooting Barn Jacket and the Quilted Range Barn Jacket with distinctive styling and a quilted shoulder overlay for a western look. The men’s Shooting Barn Jacket (MSRP $170) is available in eclipse, black/olive and lager, while the women’s (MSRP $170) is available in smoke, seneca and lager. The women’s style features a corduroy collar. Sizes include S to 2XL.
The Quilted Barn Jacket for women (MSRP $180), features: lightweight 7 oz. cotton canvas for durability; pigment print over a khaki-dyed base cloth for a rich, contrasting texture; and quilted nylon canvas overlays with Durable Water Repellent (DWR). It is available in eclipse, black and seneca and in XS to 2XL sizes. The men’s version (MSRP $180), the same basic style as the women’s, features a corduroy collar. It is available in eclipse, seneca and lager and in S to 2XL sizes. Both men’s and women’s styles have a two-tone color design for added street appeal. The women’s Cargo Shooting Skirt easily transitions from off duty to casual wear and includes internal elastics to keep a firearm secure in the front pocket, in addition to a special cut in the pocket, enabling a knife to rest upright. It is available in eclipse, stone and olive in sizes 4 to 16 (MSRP is $68).
The lightweight cargo pants, with definite street appeal, have oversized front pockets with internal elastics for keeping firearms secure and a revamped, flatter knife rest. Available colors for both men and women are eclipse and olive (MSRP $84 for men, $96 for women). Sizes for men include 30 to 42, and for women, 4 to 16.
A new style of Range pant for women, with western style details, is available in smoke and seneca. (MSRP is $84.) Sizes include 4 to 16.
Khaki Shorts and Pants for men and Khaki Pants for women round out the line. Men’s pant colors include olive and stone; the shorts are available in heat and stone. Women’s pants come in pumice stone, seneca and eclipse. (MSRP for men’s pants, $80, shorts $70; MRSP for women’s pants $80.)
The Fall 2013 line will include down jackets, vests and super soft fleece jackets. Corduroy pants and flannel lined pants will be featured in both men’s and women’s lines.
Wild Things, LLC, also under the Smith & Wesson name, is designing and manufacturing a complete CCW and tactical line of apparel for law enforcement. The Smith & Wesson® tactical line is influenced by Wild Things, LLC’s WT Tactical (www.wttactical.com) product platform and uses high-performance technical components including PrimaLoft® synthetic insulation and Tweave (www.tweave.com) fabrics.
About Wild Things, LLC: Founded in 1981, Wild Things, LLC has earned a reputation for sophisticated, tough, lightweight technical outerwear, alpine-style backpacks, haul-bags, and innovative tactical clothing. Chosen for the world’s most demanding conditions by the world’s most demanding users, Wild Things, LLC manufacture its products in the USA under two divisions – Wild Things for the outdoor enthusiast and WT Tactical for the unique needs of the military and law enforcement communities. In addition to the design studio and executive offices located in Newport, Rhode Island, Wild Things operates a retail store and second design studio in North Conway, New Hampshire. For more information, visit: www.wildthingsgear.com
About Smith & Wesson: Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms, related products, and training to the global military, law enforcement, and consumer markets. The company’s brands include Smith & Wesson®, M&P® and Thompson/Center Arms. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts and Maine. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.