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Friday, May 1, 2026  ■  Competition

Fiocchi of America Pro Team Kiersten Sales Delivers Strong Results at World English Sporting Competition

Fiocchi of America, a premier manufacturer of defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, is proud to highlight the outstanding performances of its Pro Staff at the prestigious World English Sporting Competition, held April 21–26 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Recognized as one of the most demanding and highly regarded events on the clay target shooting circuit, the competition brought together 1,268 shooters from around the world to contest a full slate of disciplines, including Main Event Sporting, FITASC, Super Sporting, 5-Stand, and preliminary events. Featuring intricate target presentations and a deep international field, the event serves as a true test of precision, consistency, and adaptability across multiple shooting formats.

Kiersten Sales delivered a strong multi-discipline performance, earning Main Lady Runner-Up honors, Ladies Cup Runner-Up, 5-Stand Lady third place, and FITASC Lady third place finishes, demonstrating consistency and competitive excellence across the event's varied formats. Sales credited her success to her equipment choices, specifically noting her confidence in Little Rinos and Crushers throughout the competition.

"Kiersten Sales delivered an exceptional performance across multiple disciplines at one of the most competitive events of the season," said Holly Hammond, Senior Manager of Shooting Sports. "Her results reflect outstanding preparation, focus, and execution, and we are proud to see her success representing Fiocchi at this level."

Fiocchi of America remains committed to supporting its professional shooters and brand ambassadors with high-quality ammunition designed for reliability and peak performance. Through continuous innovation and a dedication to excellence, Fiocchi ensures competitors have the confidence they need to perform at the highest levels of the sport.

About Fiocchi of America: Fiocchi of America is a leading manufacturer of premium ammunition for defensive, target, and hunting applications. With a heritage of Italian craftsmanship and a focus on innovation, Fiocchi delivers products trusted by shooters worldwide for their performance, consistency, and reliability.

For more information about Fiocchi of America, visit www.fiocchiusa.com.

About Fiocchi: Since 1983, Fiocchi of America has been based in Ozark, Missouri. As a stand-alone, US-based arm of the greater Fiocchi global brands, Fiocchi of America and Baschieri & Pellagri USA continue to integrate and launch new products directed towards the US market. Today, Fiocchi furthers its expansion of products in the hunting, conceal carry, self-defense, and law enforcement market channels. Fiocchi offers a full portfolio of target and hunting shotshells, centerfire rifle and pistol ammunition, match and standard grade rimfire .22LR, specialty and classic cartridges, reloading components, and blanks.

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.