Accokeek, Maryland (The Outdoor Wire) — Beretta USA is pleased to announce sponsorship of Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio Show. This is the only national radio talk show dedicated to the shooting sports. The three-hour talk show covers the world of firearms, personal safety, and gun rights. Nationally-known firearms expert and television host, Tom Gresham, talks about firearm safety, sport & recreational shooting, gun control, defense and firearm issues among other hot topics of interest to the public. This popular show has been hitting the airways since 1995. The show is broadcast live between the hours of 2:00 to 5:00 EST every Sunday afternoon. The format of the popular show provides plenty of time for listeners to call in and ask questions or make comments about current hot topics. The listeners and the subjects that matter to shooting nationwide are the driving force behind the show, which is carried in 50 markets on XM satellite radio services, and is heard by thousands via web cast downloads.

According to Silven C. Gantt, director of Media and Retail Operations at Beretta USA, "Tom's radio show is the perfect venue for Beretta to reach key audiences with our messages.

"This show addresses the issues that are important to the American public. As one of the leading firearms manufacturers in the world we want to do our part to help insure that the shooting sports remain a part of the American Heritage."

Beretta established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information visit www.berettausa.com.