Smith and Wesson in the COVID-19 fight

[Ernie Bass]

https://www.americanrifleman.org/ar...wsletter&utm_medium=insider&utm_campaign=0520

This should be spread across social media to point out that S&W pitched in immediately to start providing much needed PPE for first responders and medical providers while other businesses procured defective Chinese respirators with much fanfare to distribute to the very people needing protection. S&W didn't blow their own horn, just went about the work to protect the people protecting us.

“As a manufacturer, Smith & Wesson has talented engineers, specialized equipment, and production capability that we’ve been able to repurpose to help the local community during the coronavirus outbreak,” said Mark Smith, co-President and co-CEO of parent company American Outdoor Brands. “Contributing to our local communities has always been important to Smith & Wesson, and we’ll continue to help wherever and however we can.”

Within a few days of the outbreak, the company’s engineering team designed a process to produce face shields utilizing 3D printers and readily available materials and commenced building. Within two weeks, the company’s plastic injection-molding facility had designed, manufactured and tested molds allowing for large-scale production.

The company is now producing 1,000 face shields per day for use by employees, the medical community and first responders. To date, the company has donated more than 7,000 face shields and 12,000 pairs of eye protection to support front-line personnel across the nation.

 

[boom boom]

Thanks for posting that. @Ernie Bass

 

[sparkyv]

Stand-up folks at S&W.

 

[Golfanaticshooter]

Well, it makes me feel a little better seeing as they haven't touched my model 29 in the 2 months they've had it....