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October, 2002 .32 NAA It is with a sense of both relief and satisfaction I announce that NAA will begin on (or about) October 15 to resume deliveries of our 32NAA Guardian after a delay of several months. The relief is based on our newfound ability to begin satisfying the demand that we've seen for this 'shooting system' (gun/cartridge combo.); in the face of an otherwise anemic market, it's a real treat to have a 'hot' product. The satisfaction stems from our having been able to solve some very difficult problems. The 32NAA is an extraordinarily powerful small cartridge which generates forces that few pocket pistols will be able to withstand. This project has been a high priority for us, and our team deserves to feel proud for finding the solutions to make this product 'right'. Only a couple of dozen pieces reached the marketplace before we halted production. All of the reliability (broken component) issues which caused us concerns came from the batch of pre-production pistols which we shared with writers and other 'early bird' customers. As I earlier indicated, we have made engineering modifications to several pieces. F.Y.I., we have increased the size of several dimensions on our extractor, extractor pin and trigger. Additionally, we have modified the heat treat and hardness specifications on those pieces as well as the draw bar. All of these improved components will ultimately be included in all of our pistol production. It is reasonable to assume that these pieces will be limited in their availability for the next several months, despite our best efforts to meet demand. While MSRP is $449, and despite the fact that handguns typically sell at a discount from the 'suggested' price, some may try to take advantage of the tight supply. I call you attention to an earlier Soapbox on pricing. We will set aside a small amount of our production for 'pre-customized' pistols. We appreciate your patience while we've worked to meet extraordinary and unforeseen challenges and feel confident we've acted in a manner consistent with earning your trust and respect. Read
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Senator
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT) checks out the latest edition of the North American Arms catalog. He mentioned
that he regularly carries two of the firm's firearm products after receiving death threats several
years ago. ASSC's 1996 Congressional Leader of the Year Award was presented to Sen. Hatch "in
appreciation of his leadership and commitment in defense of our heritage, our industry and our life"