Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Exhibit 3.9(a)

ROSS MILLER Secretary of State 204 North Carson Street, Suite 1 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4520 (775) 684-5708 Website: www.nvsos.gov

Certificate of Withdrawal of

Certificate of Designation

(PURSUANT TO NRS 78.1955(6))

USE BLACK INK ONLY—DO NOT HIGHLIGHT ABOVE SPACE IS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Certificate of Withdrawal of

Certificate of Designation

for Nevada Profit Corporations

(Pursuant to NRS 78.1955(6))

1. Name of corporation:

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation

2. Following is the resolution by the board of directors authorizing the withdrawal of Certificate of Designation establishing the classes or series of stock:

The resolutions of the Board of Directors authorizing the withdrawal of Certificate of Designation are attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.

3. No shares of the class or series of stock being withdrawn are outstanding.

4. Signature: (required)

X /s/ P.James Debney

Signature of Officer

Filing Fee: $175.00

IMPORTANT:Failure to include any of the above information and submit with the proper fees may cause this filing to be rejected.

This form must be accompanied by appropriate fees. Nevada Secretary of State Withdrawal of Designation Revised: 3-12-09