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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-15-235238
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20150625
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150625
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150625

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SMITH & WESSON HOLDING CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001092796
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ORDNANCE & ACCESSORIES, (NO VEHICLES/GUIDED MISSILES) [3480]
		IRS NUMBER:				870543688
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31552
		FILM NUMBER:		15952371

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4137473573

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01104

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SAF T HAMMER CORP/NV
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000404

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LOST COAST VENTURES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990809
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>June&nbsp;25, 2015 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson Holding Corporation </B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>2100 Roosevelt Avenue </B></P>
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Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(800) 331-0852 </B></P>
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following provisions (<I>see</I> General Instruction A.2. below): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On June&nbsp;25, 2015, we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a program to repurchase up to $50.0 million of our outstanding
shares of common stock from time to time until June&nbsp;23, 2017. The amount and timing of any repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including price, trading volume, general market conditions, legal requirements, and other factors. The
repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions. Any shares of common stock repurchased under the program will be considered issued but not outstanding shares of our common stock. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference to this Item&nbsp;8.01. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01. Financial Statements
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>Financial Statements of Business Acquired</I>.<I></I> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>Shell Company Transactions</I>. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Press release from Smith &amp; Wesson Holding Corporation, dated June 25, 2015, entitled &#147;Smith &amp; Wesson Board of Directors Authorizes $50 Million Stock Repurchase Plan&#148;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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<TD VALIGN="top">Press release from Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson Holding Corporation, dated June&nbsp;25, 2015, entitled &#147;Smith &amp; Wesson Board of Directors Authorizes $50&nbsp;Million Stock Repurchase Plan&#148;</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 99.1 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Contact:</B> Liz Sharp, VP Investor Relations </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson Holding Corp. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(413) 747-6284 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>lsharp@smith-wesson.com </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson Board of Directors Authorizes </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$50 Million Stock Repurchase Plan </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June&nbsp;25, 2015 &#151; Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SWHC)</B>, a&nbsp;leader in firearm
manufacturing and design, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50&nbsp;million of the company&#146;s common stock from time to time until June&nbsp;23, 2017. The amount and timing of any repurchases
will depend on a number of factors, including price, trading volume, general market conditions, legal requirements, and other factors. The repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions. Any
shares of common stock repurchased under the program will be considered issued but not outstanding shares of the company&#146;s common stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>About
Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Smith&nbsp;&amp; 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&#146;s firearm division brands include Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, M&amp;P<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, and Thompson/Center Arms&#153;. As a leading provider of shooting, reloading, gunsmithing, and gun cleaning supplies, the
company&#146;s accessories division produces innovative, high-quality products under several brands, including Caldwell<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Shooting Supplies,
Wheeler<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Engineering, Tipton<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Gun Cleaning Supplies, Frankford Arsenal<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>
Reloading Tools, Lockdown<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Vault Accessories, and Hooyman&#153; Premium Tree Saws. Smith&nbsp;&amp; Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and Missouri. For more
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