Fiocchi, a global leader in premium ammunition manufacturing, is proud to announce Shyda’s Gun Shop & Outdoor Center as the recipient of its 2024 Independent Retailer of the Year Award. This recognition honors Shyda’s for their outstanding commitment to Fiocchi, their customers, and the shooting sports industry.

Fiocchi’s CEO, David Blenker, applauded Shyda’s for their dedication and expertise:

"Shyda’s Gun Shop & Outdoor Center embodies the values and passion that drive Fiocchi forward. As a trusted independent retailer, they have consistently delivered exceptional service, expert knowledge, and a deep commitment to their customers. Shyda’s has been an indispensable partner in ensuring that Fiocchi’s high-quality ammunition reaches the hands of shooting enthusiasts and hunters across their community. We are proud to honor their contributions with this award."

Known for their personalized approach and deep connection to their local community, Shyda’s Gun Shop & Outdoor Center has played a pivotal role in supporting Fiocchi’s mission to deliver innovative ammunition products to a loyal and growing customer base.

Fiocchi’s Vice President of Sales, Chris Tinkle, praised Shyda’s for their partnership:

"Shyda’s Gun Shop & Outdoor Center is a fantastic independent retailer and a valued partner for Fiocchi Ammunition. Their dedication to representing our brand, educating customers, and fostering a strong shooting sports community is unmatched. We are grateful for their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, and we look forward to continued success together."

The 2024 Independent Retailer of the Year Award reflects Fiocchi’s commitment to recognizing outstanding retail partnerships that fuel mutual growth and strengthen the connection between the brand and its customers. Shyda’s exceptional retail presence, expertise, and passion have made them a cornerstone of Fiocchi’s independent retail network.

As Fiocchi continues to expand its product lines and strengthen its presence in the shooting sports industry, partnerships with retailers like Shyda’s Gun Shop & Outdoor Center remain critical to its mission of delivering world-class ammunition and fostering a vibrant shooting sports community.

For more information about Fiocchi ammunition, visit FiocchiUSA.com.

About Fiocchi:

Since 1983, Fiocchi of America has been based in Ozark, Missouri. As a stand-alone, US-based arm of the greater Fiocchi global brands, Fiocchi of America and Baschieri & Pellagri USA continue to integrate and launch new products directed towards the US market. Today, Fiocchi furthers its expansion of products in the hunting, conceal carry, self-defense, and law enforcement market channels. Fiocchi offers a full portfolio of target and hunting shotshells, centerfire rifle and pistol ammunition, match and standard-grade rimfire .22LR, specialty and classic cartridges, reloading components, and blanks.

About CSG:

CSG, based in Prague (Czech Republic) is a diversified industrial group active in five strategic business segments— aerospace, defense, automotive, railways, and business projects—where it operates at a global level. CSG Group is 100% controlled and led by Michal Strnad, who has been able to transform it into the most relevant Czech Republic industrial group with a strong international footprint. CSG employs more than 8.000 people worldwide and it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of industrial and trade companies across the civil and defense sectors. Over the years, CSG has entered various strategic partnerships with top-tier European and US multinational companies, including General Dynamics, Siemens, Stadler, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, NexterSystems and Rheinmetall.