Accokeek, MD – Beretta proudly celebrates Team Beretta athlete Vincent Hancock, who has been named the 2026 NRA Media Shooting Sports USA Golden Bullseye Competitor Award recipient. This honor is part of the highly respected NRA Media Golden Bullseye Awards that recognizes Hancock’s exceptional performance, sportsmanship, and unwavering commitment to excellence in competition shooting.
Now in their 24th year, the Golden Bullseye Awards highlight the finest achievements and innovations in the shooting sports industry. Selected by a seven-member committee of editors, graphic designers, and veteran NRA Media staff with more than a century of collective experience, the annual awards uphold some of the highest standards in the field.
The Golden Bullseye program acknowledges products and individuals that embody:
Key Activations and Highlights:
- Proven reliability and outstanding performance in the field
- Innovation in design, function, and competitive application
- Notable value to the consumer or shooting sports community
- A standard of excellence befitting the shooting and hunting community
Hancock, a multi-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated shotgun competitors in history, exemplifies these qualities through his continued dominance on the world stage and his leadership as an ambassador for the sport. His 2025 season included multiple international podium finishes with his Beretta DT11 and continued consistency in elite competition solidified his position as one of the most influential competitors of his generation.
“Vincent represents the pinnacle of competitive shooting,” said Ricardo Olivieri, Beretta USA Head of Luxury and Competition. “His dedication, professionalism, and passion for the sport embody the very spirit of excellence the Golden Bullseye Awards were created to honor. We are proud to have him as part of Team Beretta and thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.”
The award will be formally presented during a special breakfast on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.
For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit www.beretta.com/en-us/team-beretta.
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.
For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.
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