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2000 Award Recipients Awards 1992-2002
Accessory of the Year
DILLON
Model SL900 shotshell reloading press 20 & 28 gauge.

Also nominated:
Mossberg Instant Access portable electronic safe
Truglo Magnum Gobble Dot Shotgun Sight
Shooting Industry Award
DAVE BASKIN
For making the shooting sports more accessible to disabled sportsmen through the NRA’s disabled shooters services.

Also nominated:
Ed Shultz, Smith & Wesson for progressive leadership in promoting firearms safety and the development of self-defense firearms.
Bryan Tucker, Davidson's for superior leadership as president of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers.
Manufacturer of the Year
TAURUS
For exceptional design and manufacture of the Total Titanium line of revolvers.

Also nominated:
Alliant Powder for continued investment into the shooting sports by consistently improving production techniques and performance for a wide range of smokeless reloading powder products.
Smith & Wesson For continued enhancement of firearms for the self-defense market that included the groundbreaking alliance with Walther to create the SW99 pistol.
Distributor of the Year
ACUSPORT
For exceptional service to the industry and development of customized dealer programs and retail strategies.

Also nominated:
Ellett Brothers for exceptional service to the industry and unique use of the Internet in providing direct links with firearms dealers.
Sports South for developing and maintaining the SSIWIN electronic catalog and ordering system for retailers.
Ammunition of the Year
WINCHESTER
Supreme Partition Gold Shotgun Slug

Also nominated:
CCI .22 WMR Load with TNT bullet ammunition
Remington EtronX Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
Knife of the Year
BENCHMADE
Model 720 Mel Pardue folder

Also nominated:
Gerber Gator-Mate ATS-34 folding knife
Spyderco SpyderRench multi-tool with belt clip
Shotgun of the Year
BENELLI
Nova Pump 12 gauge

Also nominated:
Beretta AL391 Urika Semi-Auto
U.S. Repeating Arms Winchester Supreme Sporting 12 gauge Over/Under
Rifle of the Year
MARLIN
1895M lever action in 450 Marlin

Also nominated:
Mossberg SSi-ONE Single Shot interchangeable Rifle/Shotgun in .223 Rem.
Remington Model 700 EtronX in .220 Swift with eletronic ignition round discharge technology
Handgun of the Year
TAURUS
Model PT-111 Titanium Millennium 9mm pistol

Also nominated:
Glock Model 36 Slimline .45 ACP compact pistol
Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 revolver
Optic of the Year
LEUPOLD
Vari-X III 3.5-10x50mm Illuminated Reticle Scope

Also nominated:
Burris Mr. T Black Diamond 2.5X-10X Titanium Riflescope
Swarovski EL Class 10x42 Hunting Binoculars
Specialty Product of the Year
SUREFIRE
D2 Defender personal defense flashlight

Also nominated:
Birchwood Casey Stock Restorer and Protectant
Dynamit Nobel RWS CA-707 Compressed Air Rifle
High-Tech Product of the Year
MOTOROLA
TalkAbout T6000 two-way radio with digital compass, barometer and altimeter

Also nominated:
Leica Model LRF 800 Laser Rangefinder
Magellan GPS 315 Personal Navigator with Points Of Interest database technology
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