Accokeek, MD – Team Beretta athletes earned two podium finishes at the 2026 US IPSC Nationals, held October 3-5 at Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Competing against top practical shooting athletes from across the country, Team Beretta's Sal Luna and Ben Hardt each secured third place finishes in their respective divisions. Luna finished third overall in Production, while Hardt earned third place in the Senior category of the new Optics division.
Both athletes competed with Beretta's new 94X Performance pistol. In addition to the competition action, attendees at US IPSC Nationals had the opportunity to get a firsthand look at the new pistol, with a Beretta representative onsite to showcase the latest addition to Beretta's performance pistol lineup ahead of its U.S. launch.
"US IPSC Nationals brought together some of the best practical shooters in the country, and we're proud to see Sal and Ben finish on the podium," said Ricardo Olivieri, Beretta USA's Head of Luxury and Competition. "These results are a great reflection of the talent and dedication of Team Beretta, and as a match sponsor, it was exciting to give the competition community a firsthand look at our newest performance pistol ahead of its U.S. launch."
With two podium finishes at US IPSC Nationals, Team Beretta continues to demonstrate its strength across multiple divisions of practical shooting competition while putting Beretta's latest performance pistol platform in the hands of experienced competitive athletes.
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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world's longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.
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