EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT

Exhibit 10.97

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.

Agreed and Accepted:

/s/ Barry Willingham   Barry Willingham

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