8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 7, 2007

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Nevada	001-31552	87-0543688
(State or Other	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		Identification No.)

2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts	01104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(800) 331-0852

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-99.1

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

     The registrant is furnishing this Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with the disclosure of information, in the form of the textual information from a powerpoint presentation to be given at meetings with institutional investors throughout the remainder of the fiscal quarter.

     The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit) is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This Current Report on Form 8-K will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in the Report that is required to be disclosed solely by Regulation FD.

     The registrant does not have, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in the registrant’s expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.

     The text included with this Report is available on the registrant’s website located at www.smith-wesson.com, although the registrant reserves the right to discontinue that availability at any time.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)	Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
	Not applicable.
(b)	Pro Forma Financial Information.
	Not applicable.
(c)	Shell Company Transactions.
	Not applicable.
(d)	Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number		Exhibits
	99.1	Smith & Wesson presentation dated December 2007.

SIGNATURES

     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 the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	SMITH & WESSON HOLDING CORPORATION
Date: December 7, 2007	By:	/s/ John A. Kelly
		John A. Kelly
		Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Smith & Wesson presentation dated December 2007.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Michael Golden, President/CEO John Kelly, CFO December 2007

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Certain statements contained in this presentation may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under federal securities laws, and the Company intends that such forward- looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's strategies, the demand for the Company's products, the opportunity for growth of the Company, and anticipated sales and operating results. The Company cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include the demand for the Company's products, the Company's growth opportunities, the ability of the Company to obtain operational enhancements, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC. Shares Outstanding: 40.4mm Price: $9.92 (at 12/06/07) Market Cap: $401mm

Delivering Results Net Product Sales (Millions) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Net Income (Millions) 2004-2007 2008 (Est.) Revenue +99% EPS +1450% Revenue +28% EPS +29% 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008(E) 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008(E) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008(E)

Company Profile 155-year old American firearms company Largest U.S. manufacturer of handguns & handcuffs 2006 market share: #1 in revolvers #2 in pistols New growth fueled by: Taking share in $732M core handgun market Growing presence with U.S. Government Expansion into $1.1B long gun market 1500 Employees in three non-union, U.S. factories: Experienced management team Springfield, MA; Houlton, ME; Rochester, NH

S&W: 87% Brand Awareness Source: American Sports Data - Nov, 2004 A company-sponsored, 2004 survey asked consumers about their future purchase intent: Product / Service S&W Rank Current Status Revolvers #1 Served Pistols #1 Served Tactical Rifles #1 Entered Market February 2006 Shotguns #3 Entered Market April 2007 Hunting Rifles #3 Entered Market January 2007 Security Systems #3 Not served Ammunition #4 Not served

$154MM $87MM* 15% $578MM S&W 2007 (Includes Walther Products) Market 2006 2006 (CALENDAR) U.S. DOMESTIC NON-MILITARY MARKET - 2007 (FISCAL) S&W SALES $68MM 44% SOURCE: BATF 2006 Excise Tax Study & Smith & Wesson Management Estimates Handgun Market: $732MM Revolvers Pistols *Does not include $10MM in Sigma Pistol Sales to U.S. Gov't for Afghan Military

S&W Net Product Sales (Year over Year Growth %) Q1-05 Q2-05 Q3-05 Q4-05 Q1-06 Q2-06 Q3-06 Q4-06 Q1-07 Q2-07 Q3-07 Q4-07 Q1-08 Q2-08 43% 59% 56% 39% 40% 50% 44% 24% 22% 15% 10% 13% 1% - -4% - -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Four Key Sales Channels SPORTING GOODS Delivering full range: pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns Revolutionary marketing and consumer pull programs S&W Consumer Sales ($ In Millions) 8% 8% 24% 32% 37% 52% 41% 78% 99% New Sales Structure Established 57% $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 Q1-06 Q2-06 Q3-06 Q4-06 Q1-07 Q2-07 Q3-07 Q4-07 Q1-08 Q2-08

Retail Input vs. Output Growth (Calendar Year over Year Growth %) - -10% - -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2004 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2005 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2006 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 NICS Background Checks FET Taxes Paid

Four Key Sales Channels SPORTING GOODS Delivering full range: pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns Revolutionary marketing and consumer pull programs LAW ENFORCEMENT Market Size: 17,000 Departments and 800,000 Officers M&P Series polymer pistols launched January 2006 Win rates: 80%+ with pistols (264 departments) 90%+ with rifles Goal: Re-take leadership with M&P Pistols & Rifles FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Won the only, four new major orders issued by federal government in past two years Opportunities: Iraq forces, US Military switch: 9mm to 45 caliber INTERNATIONAL Global network of sales employees and reps Growth in FY 2007: 10.1% (Q2 2008 +122%)

Addressing New Growth Opportunities Safety...Security...Protection...Sport Homeland Security Products and Services Surround the Police Officer Surround the Foot Soldier Currently Exploring Defense Related Products and Services Firearms Law Enforcement Products and Services Handguns Long Guns

Entering New Markets: Long Guns SOURCE: BATF 2006 Excise Tax Study and Smith & Wesson Management Estimates Based on 2006 vs. 2007 data from top 3 distributors. The long gun market is 50% larger than the handgun market 2006 U.S. DOMESTIC NON-MILITARY MARKET Bolt-Action Rifles $480mm (43%) Shotguns $352MM (32%) Black Powder Rifles $80MM (7%) $1.1 Billion Tactical Rifles $187MM (17%) Reasons for Entry S&W already a perceived leader Fragmented market No sophisticated marketing Rapid Entry & Execution March 2006: Launched M&P15 Tactical Rifle (First year orders exceed 10% of market) January 2007: Unveiled first shotgun products January 2007: Acquired Thompson/Center Arms (market acceleration; added key competence) Spring 2007: S&W shotgun launch Summer 2007: S&W bolt-action rifle launch Summer 2007: Thompson bolt-action rifle launch

Building the Brand: Licensing Upgrading Retail Licensee Portfolio: Wilsons Leather, Wellco Enterprises (military boots), Zippo (lighters), Gun Safes, Gun Cleaning Products, Hats/T-shirts, Automotive Establishing licensees in professional markets where Smith & Wesson can do business beyond licensing: Safety...Security...Protection...Sport & Brand Loyalty Future: Long Gun Accessories Defense Related Products and Services Homeland Security Products and Services Law Enforcement Products and Services Firearms

Enhancing Productivity Achievements through FY 07: - Turns improvement +32% - Machine uptime improved to 85% - Guns/day output +57% vs '05 +22% vs '06 - Productivity ratio + 7% vs prior year Blending craftsmanship with technology: - Implementing Smith & Wesson Operating System - Investing in Equipment and Technology - Technology Cell - Pistol Manufacturing - New machining / Equipment re-furbishing New process reduced steps from 13 to 3

Quarterly Income Statement Summary Sales: +39% Net Income: +3% Growth: (US$ in millions, except per share data) 2006 2007 Sales $50.8 $70.8 Gross Profit 16.1 23.1 Gross Margin 31.2% 32.3% Operating Income $5.3 $6.5 Net Income 2.9 2.9 EPS $0.07 $0.07 Three Months Ended October 31,

Annual Income Statement Summary Sales: +5% Net Income: +531% Sales: +27% Net Income: +66% FY 07 Results reflect Thompson acquisition, including approximately $2.7 million in amortization of inventory FMV valuation and acquisition related intangibles Sales: +49% Net Income: +49% Growth: Year Ended April 30, (US$ in millions, except per share data) 2004 2005 2006 2007 Sales $ 117.9 $ 124.0 $ 157.9 $ 2 34 .. 8 Gross Profit 39.1 40.9 49.6 7 6 .. 3 Gross Margin 32.7% 32.5% 31.0% 3 2. 3 % Operating Income $ 4.8 $ 11.2 $ 14.5 $ 2 4 .. 4 Operating Margin 4.0% 8.9% 9. 9 % 1 0 .. 4 % Net Income $ 0.8 $ 5.2 $ 8.7 $ 1 3 ..0 EPS $ 0.0 2 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 $ 0. 31

FY08 Annual Guidance Net Product Sales $234.8 $300.0 Net Income $13.0 $17.0 Earnings per Diluted Share: $0.31 $0.40 2007 2008 Actual Guidance (US$ in millions, except per share data)