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Accokeek, MD - Beretta USA is excited to announce its collaboration with the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) as the official Event Sponsor of the 2021 IDPA Beretta National Championship match.
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real-life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts a membership of more than 28,000, including members in 74 foreign countries.
“Competition and excellence are ingrained in the DNA of Beretta. It fuels our mission to provide customers with the best products in the market while expanding our presence in the Practical Shooting arena. After successfully sponsoring the European Championship in 2020, we are excited to announce our collaboration with IDPA for 2021. Partnering with IDPA gives us the opportunity to join a community of passionate shooters competing in matches designed to train and develop fundamental skills for those who carry every day for duty or personal defense,” Nicola Lorenzi, Business Development Manager - Pistols, said.
The Tier 5 National Championship traditionally boasts approximately 400 shooters who compete in 18 stages over four days of competition as they run through a variety of intense defensive situations.
“We are so pleased to be working with a long-standing, world-class company like Beretta. Our industry sponsors like Beretta are integral to the growth of shooting sports, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have their support for the IDPA National Championship match,“ Joyce Wilson, IDPA Executive Director, said.
The 2021 IDPA US National Championship is scheduled for September 22-25, 2021 at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Grand Junction, Colorado.
As a part of our sponsorship announcement, we are excited to announce the Beretta Sponsors IDPA National Competition Giveaway, which will run from today until February 7, 2021. We will be giving away five tactical packs comprised of a tactical backpack, patch, knife, and hat. Participants will be able to take part in this tactical giveaway by liking the Beretta USA and IDPA sponsorship announcement post on the official Beretta USA Instagram page, tag a friend in the comment section of that post, and use the hashtag #BerettaIDPA in their comment. For a bonus entry, entrants can also visit the link in our Instagram bio and register for the giveaway via the official sweepstakes webpage. The five giveaway winners will be announced on or before February 7th.
USA Contact:
Christina Morgal
301-283-2191 ext. 1278
Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world, tracing its roots through 15 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and provided the most widely deployed sidearm throughout the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories, and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.Beretta.com.