ACCOKEEK, MD - Benelli USA is pleased to announce the formation of Team Benelli, a veteran group of 3-gun shooters, all of who are top-placers in the sport. These shooters rely on their Benelli shotguns for competing at the highest level on the national 3-gun competition circuit. Including both men and women, the Team Benelli shooters are:

Taran Butler, Hollywood, CA Chris Sechiatano, Pleasant Hill, CA
Julie Golob, Glasgow, MT Jeff Cramblit, Huntsville, AL

Jansen Jones, Atlanta, GA Patrick E. Kelley, Moses Lake, WA
Kurt Miller, Edmond, OK Katie Harris, Taylorsville, GA

Jeremy Parker, Dixon, KY Rob Romero, Atlanta, GA
Ben Fortin, Hopkinsville, KY Jessie Abbate, McDonough, GA

Bryce Towsley, North Clarendon, VT

The competition involves different stages that incorporate practical shooting scenarios, requiring the use of rifle, handgun, and shotgun to engage multiple targets. It's a game that shows a gun's weakness quickly and that's where Benellis have the advantage-the Inertia Driven® system guarantees ultimate reliability under the stresses of rapid firing and reloading.

"3-Gun shooting competitions are dynamic, practical shooting events that provide a setting for quality brands like Benelli to prove their worth through superior performance," said Stephen McKelvain, Benelli USA's VP Marketing and Communications. "We're really pleased to be involved in the 3-gun sport with a group of shooters, who are wonderful ambassadors for the shooting sports, the Benelli brand and the shooting industry as a whole."

Benelli is a world leader in manufacturing quality semiautomatic shotguns and rifles that are known for their ultra-reliability and high-performance standards. For the latest news and product information from the complete family of Benelli USA brand products visit www.benelliusa.com.