Exhibit 10.97
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September 9, 2011
Mr. Barry Willingham
Smith & Wesson Holding
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
Re: Letter of Amendment
Dear Mr. Willingham:
We are parties to a Severance and Change in Control Agreement dated as of
March 9, 2011 (the “Agreement”). This will confirm the amendment to the
Agreement to delete Clause (a) of Section 3 of the Agreement effective on the
execution of this Letter of Amendment. Except for this change, the Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect.

            Sincerely,

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation
      By:   /s/ Jeffrey D. Buchanan    

Agreed and Accepted:

     
/s/ Barry Willingham
 
Barry Willingham
   

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