Springfield Armory® is proud to support the 36th annual “Lake of the Ozarks Shootout” event, held August 24-25 this year at the Lake of the Ozarks. As part of a joint effort with Reese Development, Springfield Armory is providing two of its highly capable 9mm pistols — the Echelon™ and the Hellcat® Pro Comp — for a firearms raffle to help support the cause.
Founded in 1989, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout began as an event in which locals participated in a contest at the reservoir to determine who had the fastest boat and is now the largest unsanctioned boat race in the country. Over the years, the event has grown significantly with large numbers of attendees and sponsors, with this year’s event building on that momentum. In addition, since its inception it has raised millions of dollars for dozens of local charities.
Numerous pre-events will be held prior to the main event on the 24th and the 25th, with one of these — the “Shootout on the Strip Street Party” on the 21st — being held at the Bagnell Dam Strip, home of many Reese Development properties. Proceeds of the overall event — including those from the Springfield Armory-donated pistols — will go to a host of charitable organizations.
Since its launch in 2023, the Springfield Armory Echelon has proven itself to be a premier duty-grade 9mm pistol. Winner of a host of awards — ranging from the “Handgun of the Year” for Guns & Ammo to NASGW’s “Best New Handgun” to being an NTOA MTR “Gold-Rated” offering — the Echelon sets a new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols. With a host of patent-pending features, this modular and highly adaptable handgun is designed around a robust stainless steel chassis and revolutionary optics mounting system. Additionally, the Lake Ozark Police employ the Echelon pistol.
The Hellcat Pro Comp — the newest addition to the Hellcat Pro family — has quickly made its mark in the EDC community. The Hellcat Pro has also earned numerous accolades, including being named a “Best Compact Semi-Auto” in the Athlon Ballistic’s Best award series as well as receiving an “Editor’s Choice” award from On Target. The new Hellcat Pro Comp variant is integrally compensated to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise. From its compact dimensions to performance capabilities reminiscent of a full-sized pistol, the Hellcat Pro Comp redefines what’s possible in everyday carry.
“Springfield Armory is happy to support the 2024 ‘Lake of the Ozarks Shootout’ with these two highly capable pistols from our line,” said Dennis Reese, CEO and owner of Springfield Armory. “We’re thrilled to be able to be a part of an event with such a long history of helping the local community as well as supporting a broad range of charitable organizations.”
For more information on the event, please visit https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.com/.
For more information on Springfield Armory, please visit https://www.springfield-armory.com/.
About Springfield Armory®
In 1794, the original Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, nearly two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, Ill. revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy.
We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: springfield-armory.com.
