Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Selects
Remington® Model 870™ Pump Action Shotguns
MADISON, N.C., May 21, 2008 –
Remington Arms Company, Inc., announced today it has
been awarded a contract to provide the largest sheriff’s
agency in the World – the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department – with 4,200 new shotguns. All shotguns
within the contract are based upon the proven Model 870
platform, which addresses a number of law enforcement
applications.
While meeting all technical requirements outlined by the
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Remington will
supply 3,000 customized Model 870 pump shotguns to be
utilized by county patrol deputies, 900 less-than-lethal
shotguns, and 300 newly configured shotguns to meet the
unique and demanding requirements of their motorcycle
units.
“We are honored to be selected by such a prestigious
organization as LASD to supply an array of application
specific solutions based upon the most reliable shotgun
platform today our Model 870,” stated E. Scott
Blackwell, Remington’s President of Global Sales,
Marketing and Product Development. “The opportunity to
develop and deliver in a timely manner three shotgun
configurations essential to the specific needs of the
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is something
Remington is proud of.”
“Our entire law enforcement business development team
focuses on truly listening to customer needs and
providing solutions to help them meet the grueling
demands of an officer’s role on a daily basis,” added
Mike Chamberlain, Remington’s Vice President of Law
Enforcement. “Partnering with All State Police Equipment
Company of Los Angeles, Remington anticipates delivery
to begin June, 2008.”
Since its introduction in 1950, nearly 10 million Model
870 shotguns have been produced. It remains the
overwhelming choice for law enforcement divisions due to
its historical dependability. Through numerous
configurations and variants, the Model 870 platform is
used for law enforcement, military applications and
sporting purposes in more than 50 countries including
the United States.
About Remington
Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison,
NC, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products
for the hunting and shooting sports markets under a
family of famous brands including Remington, Marlin,
Harrington & Richardson (H&R), New England Firearms,
L.C. Smith and Parker as well as solutions to the
military, government and law enforcement markets.
Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one
of the nation’s oldest continuously operating
manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer
of both firearms and ammunition products and is the
largest domestic producer of shotguns and rifles. The
Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and
in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the
Company can be found at
www.remington.com.
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