The Shooting Wire

Monday, March 30, 2026  ■  Competition

B&P USA Takes HOA at 2026 ATA Southern Grand American

B&P USA, manufacturer of the world's premier shotshells for clay target shooting and hunting, proudly recognizes the outstanding performance of Pro Staff member Joe Charnigo during the opening of the spring ATA season at the Southern Grand American, held at the Silver Dollar Shooters Club in Odessa, Florida, from March 8–15.

The results show an exceptionally strong performance across multiple events, highlighted by a championship win in the Monday Preliminary Doubles (AAA) with a near-perfect 99/100 and an overall High Overall title with an impressive 986/1000. Consistency was a key strength, with several runner-up finishes in events like the Monday and Wednesday Preliminary Handicap, Tuesday Preliminary Doubles (AAA), Caesar Guerini Preliminary Handicap, and the Handicap Championship, all with scores ranging from 97 to 100. This steady excellence also led to a runner-up finish in High All-Around with 395/400, underscoring a highly competitive and well-rounded showing throughout the competition.

Charnigo's exceptional consistency and high-level performance highlight both his skill and dedication, setting an impressive tone for the 2026 ATA season. B&P USA congratulates Joe on his remarkable accomplishments and looks forward to continued success throughout the year.

B&P USA remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting its professional shooters and brand ambassadors with the most reliable and precise ammunition available. Performance, consistency, and innovation remain central to the company's mission, ensuring competitors have complete confidence every time they step to the line.

For more information about B&P USA, visit www.baschieri-pellagriusa.com.

About Baschieri & Pellagri USA: Founded in 1885, Baschieri & Pellagri has led the world in shotshell ammunition innovation and quality standards for the hunting and competitive shooting segments and is the developer of the recoil-attenuating Gordon case. B&P shotshells have long held the industry benchmark for world-class competition and field sport performance.

About CSG: The global industrial-technology group CSG is owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad. It supplies technologies to the entire world that help ensure a safer and more stable future. It focuses on the development and production of strategically important products, systems and technologies in defense, aerospace, automotive and other areas. With key manufacturing plants in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, India, Great Britain and the USA, CSG exports its products worldwide. The Group continuously invests in the development of its companies and at the same time, expands in its core businesses. Among its key companies are the Czech car manufacturer Tatra Trucks, the Slovak producer of artillery ammunition MSM Group, the US manufacturer of small caliber ammunition The Kinetic Group and the Czech radar manufacturer Eldis. CSG employes over 14,000 employees across its integrated and affiliated companies. In 2023, the Group's consolidated revenues reached EUR 1.73 billion.