Shooting Wire

ACCOKEEK, MARYLAND — Beretta team shooter Anthony Matarese, Jr. won the first ever Browning/Briley Mardi Gras Open held in Jennings, Louisiana. His score of 192/200 bested his next closest competitor Gebben Miles, who shot a 190/200. Matarese’s winning performance was accomplished while using a Beretta Urika 2 Gold Sporting semi-automatic with a 30” barrel.

For the first time, the Browning/Briley World Open Championship combined with Cajun Elite Shooting Club’s G.P. Traps Mardi Gras Open to make one world-class shooting event – The Browning/Briley Mardi Gras Open. Hosted at the Cajun Elite Shooting Complex in Jennings, LA, this year’s main event was shot over two courses, Red & Blue, with Anthony Matarese, Jr. taking top honors. He officially joined Team Beretta this year but has always used a Beretta firearm when shooting competition or when hunting.

Team Beretta shooter Scott Robertson finished Master 3rd in the main event with a 185/200 and RU in the FITASC with a 94/100 – just one bird off pace. Lady Team Beretta shooter Janet McDougall finished tied for 1st in the ladies main event. In the ensuing shoot-off with Deeann Massey, McDougall finished 2nd with a 162/200. McDougall placed Lady 2 in the FITASC Event as well.

“Our shooters continue to place in competitions around the country. We are exceptionally proud to have Anthony as part of the Beretta Team this year,” stated Rebecca Etchen, Marketing Manager, Victory Shooter. “He is one of the most gifted shooters in the world today, and has been a great addition to TEAM Beretta.”

Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 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 supplies the standard sidearm to 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.berettausa.com.