Burleson, Texas native Conner Prince, who posted a silver-medal performance in his Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games, has officially joined Team Beretta, Beretta USA announced this week.
Prince, 25, earned silver in men’s skeet last summer at the Summer Olympics after a thrilling showdown against teammate and mentor Vincent Hancock. He entered the final as the top qualifier with a near-perfect 124/125 score and finished with 57 out of 60 targets—just behind Hancock, a five-time Olympic medalist.
“I’m really excited to have signed with Beretta USA,” Prince said. “I’ve always shot a Beretta shotgun ever since I started shooting, so to be a part of the Beretta family is a true privilege and honor.”
Prince’s addition to Team Beretta comes as no surprise after a string of strong international performances, including a silver medal at the 2024 ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy, and a pair of gold medals in 2023 at the ISSF World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. He also took gold at the 2019 ISSF Junior World Cup, marking him as one of the sport’s rising stars.
“We’re honored to have Conner join Team Beretta,” said Trang Dam, Director of Marketing at Beretta USA. “His discipline, drive and competitive spirit make him a natural fit for our brand. We’re proud to support him as he prepares for the next Olympic Games.”
Prince, who began his shooting journey with his high school’s Spartan Clay Target team in 2014, transitioned to Olympic skeet in 2017. He currently competes with the Beretta DT11 Black DLC, a high-performance 12-gauge shotgun, paired with Federal Premium ammunition.
“The Beretta has an Ergosign stock that fits my hand perfectly and allows me to get a consistent mount to my shoulder every time,” Prince said of his competition shotgun.
As he prepares for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Prince will collaborate with Beretta on product development, content creation and events aimed at inspiring the next generation of competitive shooters.
His advice to new athletes? “Be open-minded to others regarding tips they might have for you. Everyone is different—you just need to find out what works for you.”
