Team SHIELD delivered an impressive series of results at the 2026 IPSC Slovenia Open, securing overall podium finishes and Lady titles across the Open, Optics, and Production Optics divisions.
The Level III competition in Crngrob, Slovenia, brought together some of Europe's leading practical shooters for a demanding 15-stage, 308-round match, providing another opportunity for Team SHIELD athletes to demonstrate the speed, accuracy, and consistency required at the highest levels of IPSC competition.
OPEN DIVISION
Denny Rossetto — 2nd Place Overall / 1st Lady
The current European and World Champion continued her impressive run, securing 2nd Place Overall while claiming the 1st Lady title in the Open Division.
OPTICS DIVISION
Bartosz Szczesny — 2nd Place Overall / 99.67% of Winner
Robert Černigoj — 3rd Place Overall / 96.22% of Winner
Giulia Venturato — 1st Lady
Team SHIELD delivered a particularly strong showing in Optics, with Bartosz Szczesny finishing just 0.33% behind the overall winner and Robert Černigoj completing the overall podium in 3rd Place. Giulia Venturato added another title to the Team SHIELD results with a 1st Lady finish.
PRODUCTION OPTICS DIVISION
Dylan Keppel — 1st Place Overall
Cheyenne Wauben — 1st Lady
Production Optics delivered another standout performance, with Dylan Keppel taking the overall victory and Cheyenne Wauben claiming the 1st Lady title.
Across three divisions, Team SHIELD athletes earned multiple overall podium finishes and three Lady titles, continuing an impressive 2026 competition season for SHIELD-equipped athletes on the international IPSC circuit.
Competitive shooting has been part of SHIELD Sights' DNA since the earliest days of the company. Working alongside elite competitors provides an opportunity not only to support the sport, but to continually prove SHIELD optics in an environment where speed, reliability, and performance are tested on every stage.
At SHIELD Sights, we believe the best optics earn their reputation on the range, not in the catalog. Congratulations to the entire Team SHIELD squad and every competitor who represented the sport with professionalism and determination. We look forward to seeing you on the next stage.