Team Beretta athletes delivered strong performances at the 2026 Pan American Handgun Championship, an IPSC Level IV competition held August 22-30 at the Wela Shooting Range in Savaneta, Aruba. Competing against top athletes, J.J. Racaza and Salvador Luna both finished among the top competitors in their respective divisions with the Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optic.

Racaza captured first place in the Production Optics division, earning the top spot after a week of demanding competition at the championship. Luna also posted a strong result for Team Beretta, finishing fourth in the Production division.

Both athletes competed with the Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optic, a competition-ready pistol engineered to deliver the speed, control and accuracy demanded by competitive shooters. Built on the proven 92 platform, the 92X Performance features Beretta's Vertec-style grip, an optimized trigger system, competition-oriented ergonomics and a steel frame designed to provide a balanced, controllable shooting experience.

"J.J. and Salvador both put together impressive performances against an incredibly competitive field," said Ricardo Olivieri, Beretta USA's Head of Luxury and Competition. "Their performances demonstrate the level of skill, preparation and confidence required to compete at the highest levels of practical shooting."

The 2026 Pan American Handgun Championship brought together more than 600 competitors representing 20 countries for 24 stages and 464 rounds of competition. As an IPSC Level IV match, the championship represents the highest level of IPSC continental competition. With two podium finishes at the 2026 Pan American Handgun Championship, Team Beretta continues to demonstrate the performance of Beretta competition pistols on the international stage.

For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit www.beretta.com/en-us/team-beretta.

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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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