Sako Introduces the 'Key Concept'; A New Innovation in Rifle Safety.Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2000 Sako Ltd., the Finland-based manufacturer of world class hunting rifles, and its U.S.-based distributor, Stoeger Industries, Inc., today introduced an innovative new concept in hunting rifle safety. At the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show at the Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. and Convention Center in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nevada, the companies unveiled the "SAKO KEY CONCEPT," a completely new and unique built-in locking mechanism for the famous Sako 75 hunting rifle. Sako officials explained at a news conference that the locking system is built into the rifle's bolt action and is activated by a special key unique to each rifle. "The key blends into the rifle contours when the lock is open and the gun is operational," explained Mr. Paul-Erik Toivo, president of Sako Ltd. "When the key is removed, the lock takes effect and the hunting rifle is completely safe and inoperative Void; not active; ineffectual. The term inoperative is commonly used to indicate that some force, such as a statute or contract, is no longer in effect and legally binding upon the persons who were to be, or had been, affected by it. ," he said. Mr. Toivo said this revolutionary concept puts complete control of the safety and security of the rifle in the hands of its owner. "When the key is removed, there is no way to operate the gun, even accidentally. Any attempts to pick the lock will render the rifle unusable," he said. Mr. Toivo also noted that the Sako 75 is considered to be the very best bolt action rifle in the industry. "The Sako 75 is the best hunting rifle in the world. It is only natural that as we wanted to offer it with added security and safety for its owner and society in general," he said. "We believe this will become the new standard in gun safety." Sako Ltd. Sako Ltd. was founded in 1921. Today the company is owned 100% by the Italian company Beretta be·ret·ta or ber·ret·ta n. Variants of biretta. Holding. Sako is based in Riihimaki, Finland. The company's annual net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight are approximately FIM FIM The ISO 4217 currency code for the Finnish Markka. 150 million. The number of personnel is over 200. |
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