Yonkers, New York, November 1, 2010 - Leslie Edelman, owner and president of Kimber Mfg., was presented with the 2010 Eagle Globe & Anchor Award by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. Edelman was selected due to his leadership of Kimber, and for his company's commitment to excellence in providing law enforcement and Marine heroes with the firearms needed to prevail against those who threaten both safety and freedom.

The recipient of the Globe & Anchor Award traditionally heads a business which exemplifies, by way of its corporate culture, a dedication to the law enforcement community through either products or overall general support. Past recipients include Barbara Borowiec of Harley Davidson, Daniel Keating III of Keating Construction Group and Peter Coors of Coors Brewing Company.

Commenting on the selection, Detective Jack Cummings of the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit and Chairman of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation stated "Leslie Edelman and Kimber have continually stepped up to the plate, providing the best in firearms, accessories and support for our fellow law enforcement professionals nationally, as well as for Marines in DET One. It is with great pleasure that we honor Les as our 2010 recipient of the Eagle Globe & Anchor Award."

Reflecting on the award, Edelman stated "I accept this award with great pride, not only for myself but on behalf of all 425 Kimber employees. It serves to remind us all that what we do every day really matters, that it helps the good guys come out on top."

Complete information on Kimber firearms, accessories and Less-Lethal products is available at www.kimberamerica.com or by phone at (800) 800-2418. A detailed product catalog can also be requested from Kimber, 1 Lawton Street, Yonkers, NY 10705.

Kimber Mfg. Inc., is an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for sporting, law enforcement and military markets. Kimber also distributes accessories and Less-Lethal self defense products. Information is available at www.kimberamerica.com.