Beretta and Gray Rose to Sponsor Main Event at 2026 Gator Cup Sporting Clays Tournament

March 23, 2026
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Beretta USA and Gray Rose are stepping up to the plate as Main Event sponsors for the 2026 Gator Cup Sporting Clays Tournament, set for May 24-29 at Florida's Back Woods Quail Club—a move that's got the shotgun world buzzing. Beretta's bringing their A-game with a lineup of elite competition scatterguns like the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, AX800 Suprema, and A400L, while Team Beretta stars Zach Kienbaum, Desiree Edmunds, and Connor Daniel will be shattering clays left and right. Gray Rose, no stranger to high-end outdoor pursuits, joins as a powerhouse partner, signaling a fusion of premium firearms innovation and luxury sporting heritage that's tailor-made for enthusiasts who demand precision under pressure. This isn't just another sponsorship; it's a strategic masterstroke for the 2A community amid a landscape where anti-gun narratives try to paint shotguns as relics of the past. By dominating the Gator Cup—one of the Southeast's premier sporting clays showdowns—Beretta reinforces shotguns as the lifeblood of American hunting and competitive shooting traditions, directly countering urban myths with real-world performance. The showcased models, from the ultra-reliable A400L semi-auto to the bespoke AX800 Suprema, highlight Beretta's relentless push for technological edges like DLC coatings and adjustable ergonomics, making these guns accessible yet aspirational for everyday shooters looking to level up. With pros like Kienbaum (a NSCA Hall of Famer) on deck, expect viral footage that inspires the next generation of 2A advocates to hit the range, proving that sporting clays aren't just a sport—they're a frontline defense of our shooting heritage. For the 2A faithful, the implications ripple far beyond the trap lines: this partnership amplifies visibility for youth programs and women's shooting initiatives (shoutout to Desiree Edmunds), broadening the base against regulatory overreach. As Big Tech and bureaucrats eye restrictions on assault shotguns, events like the Gator Cup showcase their sporting legitimacy, backed by brands investing millions in American competitions. Mark your calendars—May 2026 could be the spark that reignites passion for wingshooting, reminding us why the Second Amendment thrives on clay birds and camaraderie. If you're not already dialed into Beretta's ecosystem, now's the time to gear up and join the fray.

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Beretta USA and Gray Rose are stepping up to the plate as Main Event sponsors for the 2026 Gator Cup Sporting Clays Tournament, set for May 24-29 at Florida’s Back Woods Quail Club—a move that’s got the shotgun world buzzing. Beretta’s bringing their A-game with a lineup of elite competition scatterguns like the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, AX800 Suprema, and A400L, while Team Beretta stars Zach Kienbaum, Desiree Edmunds, and Connor Daniel will be shattering clays left and right. Gray Rose, no stranger to high-end outdoor pursuits, joins as a powerhouse partner, signaling a fusion of premium firearms innovation and luxury sporting heritage that’s tailor-made for enthusiasts who demand precision under pressure.

This isn’t just another sponsorship; it’s a strategic masterstroke for the 2A community amid a landscape where anti-gun narratives try to paint shotguns as relics of the past. By dominating the Gator Cup—one of the Southeast’s premier sporting clays showdowns—Beretta reinforces shotguns as the lifeblood of American hunting and competitive shooting traditions, directly countering urban myths with real-world performance. The showcased models, from the ultra-reliable A400L semi-auto to the bespoke AX800 Suprema, highlight Beretta’s relentless push for technological edges like DLC coatings and adjustable ergonomics, making these guns accessible yet aspirational for everyday shooters looking to level up. With pros like Kienbaum (a NSCA Hall of Famer) on deck, expect viral footage that inspires the next generation of 2A advocates to hit the range, proving that sporting clays aren’t just a sport—they’re a frontline defense of our shooting heritage.

For the 2A faithful, the implications ripple far beyond the trap lines: this partnership amplifies visibility for youth programs and women’s shooting initiatives (shoutout to Desiree Edmunds), broadening the base against regulatory overreach. As Big Tech and bureaucrats eye restrictions on assault shotguns, events like the Gator Cup showcase their sporting legitimacy, backed by brands investing millions in American competitions. Mark your calendars—May 2026 could be the spark that reignites passion for wingshooting, reminding us why the Second Amendment thrives on clay birds and camaraderie. If you’re not already dialed into Beretta’s ecosystem, now’s the time to gear up and join the fray.

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