The 26th annual Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses event has become the kickoff to Thanksgiving here in St. Louis.  It's an exciting evening of boxing between firefighters and police officers for a great cause.  Proceeds benefit The BackStoppers Inc., an organization that assists the families of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical responders who lose their lives in the line of duty. 

Here are a few photos from the evening.....

Area firefighters won this year with a 12-8 team decision over area police officers.  So you know the police will be hyped for next year.  Mark your calendars for 2013 and be sure to visit http://www.stlgunsandhoses.com/