Dead Air Silencers will exhibit at the 2026 Connecticut SWAT Challenge (August 10-13) at Hartford Gun Club, showcasing their latest suppressor technology including the new CT5P suppressor designed for tactical teams and patrol officers running 5.56 NATO duty rifles.
Finland's Marco Nikko won the opening stage of the 2026 Lapua Monarch Cup at Ridgway Rifle Club in Pennsylvania, knocking down 111 of 120 targets. John Mullins of Team Berger finished second with 109/120, while two-time champion Jake Stine of Team SK placed third with 108/120. The final stage concludes in October 2026 in Mexico.
James Fox of Team Berger won his fourth Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Service Rifle Championship and second consecutive title with a score of 2371-90X at Camp Perry, Ohio. The event drew 353 competitors across four stages of service rifle shooting. Fox also earned multiple top finishes in other National Matches using Berger ammunition and components.
Beretta USA, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 NSCA U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship, will showcase competition shotguns including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, AX800 Suprema, and A400 L Sporting at the event August 11-16 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Team Beretta athletes Anthony Matarese Jr., Joseph Fanizzi, Dominic Grossi, Desirae Edmunds, and Zach Kienbaum will compete in the championship.
Sturm, Ruger & Company congratulates Team Ruger's Steve Foster on his outstanding performance at the 2026 Tennessee State Steel Challenge, where he earned multiple division titles competing with his Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber rifle and Mark IV pistol at Camp Davy Crockett in Whitesburg, Tennessee.
Team Ruger's Randi Rogers and Gordon Carrell competed at the 2026 NRA Faces of Freedom ARC Regional Championship in Rapid City, South Dakota, using Ruger Harrier rifles. Rogers finished second in the open division with a score of 525.30, while Carrell secured a match win, demonstrating the reliability and accuracy of Ruger firearms in competitive shooting sports.
The Umarex Airguns shooting team will compete at the Pyramyd Cup held August 5-8 in Margeno, Ohio, featuring top airgunners in Gunslynger, Field Target, and Benchrest disciplines. Justin Biddle, Umarex Vice President of Marketing and Product Development, emphasized the company's commitment to connecting with shooters and spectators across all experience levels.
Pyramyd AIR announced the Pyramyd Cup is on track for record attendance with 240 competitors scheduled for August 5–8, 2026, at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. Hatsan USA serves as Platinum Sponsor for the premier airgun event featuring multiple disciplines including 100-Yard Benchrest, AAFTA-sanctioned Field Target, and Gunslynger speed competition.
Desi Edmunds of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer secured Runner Up at the 48th FITASC World Sporting Clays Championship in Portugal. USA Sporting Clays teams won first place in Male, Lady, and Junior divisions, with Team Winchester members Connor Daniel and Joe Fanizzi contributing to championship victories.
Staccato 2011 announced fewer than 15 registration spots remain for the 2026 Staccato National SWAT Championship, taking place Sept. 25–27 at Staccato Ranch Vegas. The elite law enforcement competition features a $150,000 prize pool, with proceeds benefiting Fallen Blue, a non-profit supporting families of fallen officers.
Team Beretta athlete Kim Rhode won the Women's Skeet gold medal at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026, defeating fellow American Samantha Simonton with 34 hits while competing with her Beretta DT11 shotgun.
SHIELD Sights competitors achieved outstanding results at the Beretta Gold Cup in Tartu, Estonia on July 24–25. Dylan Keppel claimed 1st Place Overall in Production Optics, while Cheyenne Wauben earned 1st Place in the Ladies Division and 4th Place Overall in Production Optics.
Lauryl Akenhead of Team Ruger earned High Lady honors at the 2026 Sheepdog Showdown, a national PRS Pro Series point match held in New York's Catskill Mountains. Competing with her Ruger American Gen II rifle in an MDT LSS chassis, Akenhead finished with a score of 151, demonstrating the rifle's reliability and accuracy in demanding competitive conditions.
The 59th annual Daisy Nationals BB Gun and Air Rifle Championship Match held in Rogers, Arkansas showcased youth precision shooting with competitors aged 8–20. Violet Combs won the BB Gun Individual National Championship, while Walton County claimed the Team Gold Medal and Austin Crawford took the Airgun Individual National Championship, with top finishers earning scholarships and Daisy credit.
Fiocchi of America's Pro Team achieved exceptional results at the NSCA North Central Regional in Illinois and Iowa State Trap Tournament in Iowa. Bill McGuire captured three Veteran championships, Kiersten Sales earned two podium finishes, and Shelby Skaggs won eight Lady I event championships at the state competition.
Team Beretta athletes achieved outstanding results at the 48th FITASC Sporting World Championship in Portugal, with Desirae Edmunds capturing Silver in the Ladies Division. Anthony Matarese Jr., Joseph Fanizzi, and Connor Daniel earned Top-10 finishes, while Fanizzi and Daniel's teams won first place in their respective divisions.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer shooters earned multiple podium finishes at the 2026 NSCA North Central Regional held at Northbrook Sports Club in Hainesville, Illinois. Kevin DeMichiel, Desi Edmunds, Connor Daniel, and Kayla Wilgus achieved top placements across various events including Main Event, FITASC, and 5 Stand competitions.
Two-time Olympian Derrick Mein led the USA Sporting Clays Team to gold at the 48th World FITASC Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. Mein, Todd Hitch, Joseph Fanizzi, and Gebben Miles defeated France by nine targets, with Mein earning bronze in the Open Division.
SIGHTRON Ambassador Adam Migel won first place at the 2026 Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge Speed Challenge in Utah using the SIGHTRON S-TAC 1-6x24 AR1 Riflescope. The event, hosted by Utah Airguns at the Garth Killpack Shooting Range, featured competitive airgun shooters competing for a $100,000 prize purse.
Beretta USA will attend the 2026 AIM Grand Championships from July 23-August 8 in Sparta, Illinois, offering firearm demonstrations, factory gunsmithing services, and retail experiences. Attendees can preview competition shotguns including the DT11, 688, and A400 Xcel series, plus new models launching soon.