For Immediate Release
April 21, 2017
Bianchi Pro Staff Member Kenda Lenseigne Secures Overall Win at CMSA Jeffers National Championship Last Week
Lenseigne Sets Another World Record
ONTARIO, California – Bianchi®, a brand of The Safariland Group, today announced its Bianchi Pro Staff team member, Kenda Lenseigne, and her horses Sparky and Gigi, won multiple competitions at the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CSMA) Jeffers National Championship, April 12 – 15 in Tunica, Miss. Lenseigne beat 278 competitors, both men and women, to take the overall Cowgirl title, with a winning time of 73.109 seconds after five combined stages. At 4.32 seconds faster than the second place finisher, this is Lenseigne’s sixth overall Mounted Shooting Champion win.
Lenseigne and Sparky set a world record with a winning stage time of 9.851 seconds on certified course #59. Additionally, Lenseigne and Gigi placed first in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Ladies Division, and she and Sparky won the National Championship Double Down Finals with a winning time of 15.226 seconds on certified course #68.
“The quality, performance and reliability of my Bianchi equipment is unmatched,” said Lenseigne. “It enables me to be one hundred percent focused on hitting my targets. Bianchi has been in the saddle with me throughout my training and preparation leading up to this important championship; it is great knowing I have their support.”
“Kenda always delivers in her professionalism and commitment,” said Scott Carnahan, vice president of the equipment category at The Safariland Group. “She is an incredible competitor and we are proud to have her as part of the Bianchi team. Already winning six competitions this year, including a national championship, is an admirable accomplishment and speaks to the level of focus and determination she brings to the profession.”
Lenseigne competed in the CMSA National Championship with her black/white and cognac/white Snakeskin Smokechaser™ belt and holster and maintained her firearms with CLP® cleaning solution. Her next competition is the Cowtown Classic on May 5 – 7, 2017 in Cresson, Texas.
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About Bianchi
Bianchi® has been a leading producer of holsters and accessories for the concealment, sporting, law enforcement and military markets worldwide for more than 50 years. From premier leather products including Bianchi Cowboy, to the ruggedly durable AccuMold® and PatrolTek™ lines, Bianchi products are known for their time-proven designs, quality and longevity. Bianchi is a part of The Safariland Group family of brands. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/bianchi.
About The Safariland Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland®, Med-Eng®, ABA®, Second Chance®, VIEVU®, Mustang Survival®, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Protech® Tactical, Defense Technology®, Hatch®, Monadnock®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, We Save Lives”, is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.
For more information about The Safariland Group and these products, please visit www.safariland.com.
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